Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

silundum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: silun-dum
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hard form of silicon carbide with high electrical resistance.

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of silicon + corundum. Originally a trade name, in imitation of carborundum.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does silundum mean?: A hard form of silicon carbide with high electrical resistance.
Where does silundum come from?: Blend of silicon + corundum. Originally a trade name, in imitation of carborundum.

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