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Noun: cementite  si'men,tIt
  1. A chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
    "The presence of cementite contributes to the hardness of steel";
    - iron carbide

Derived forms: cementites

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Part of: pearlite

Encyclopedia: Cementite