cementite

noun

ce·​ment·​ite si-ˈmen-ˌtīt 

: a hard brittle iron carbide Fe₃C that occurs in steel, cast iron, and iron-carbon alloys

Word History

Etymology

cement entry 1

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cementite

noun

ce·​ment·​ite si-ˈment-ˌīt 

: a hard brittle iron carbide Fe₃C in steel, cast iron, and iron-carbon alloys