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Noun: iron carbide  'I(-u)rn 'kaa(r)-bId
  1. A chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
    - cementite

Derived forms: iron carbides

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Part of: pearlite

Encyclopedia: Iron carbide