Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cermet

/ˈsɝˌmɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.39 in modern English

Syllables: cer-met
IPA: /ˈsɝˌmɛt/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.

Example Sentences

"2003, Stephen F. Krar, Arthur Gill, Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, page 3-2-14, The multi-component alloy cermets, made up of different hard materials and binder elements, have high wear-resistance qualities that result in long tool life."
"Cutting performance of cermets was improved after development of titanium-molybdenum-carbon-nitrogen and titanium-tungsten-carbon-nitrogen compounds with binders containing nickel, molybdenum, cobalt, or a combination thereof (Ref 3, p.91)."
"Among various tribological materials, cermets are known for their excellent wear resistance under unlubricated conditions."

Etymology

Blend of ceramic + metal.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsɝˌmɛt/
British English: /ˈsɜː.mɛt/

Inflected Forms

cermets (plural)

Derived Forms

thermet

Questions

How do you pronounce cermet?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌmɛt/.
What does cermet mean?: A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.
Where does cermet come from?: Blend of ceramic + metal.

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