tungsten carbide
noun
a very hard, black or gray compound of tungsten and carbon, used in the manufacture of cutting and abrasion tools, dies, and wear-resistant machine parts.
Words nearby tungsten carbide
tunghwa,
tungo,
tungshan,
tungstate,
tungsten,
tungsten carbide,
tungsten lamp,
tungsten rating,
tungsten steel,
tungsten trioxide,
tungstic
British Dictionary definitions for tungsten carbide
tungsten carbide
noun
a fine very hard crystalline grey powder produced by heating tungsten and carbon to a very high temperature: used in the manufacture of drill bits, dies, etc. Symbol: WC; melting pt: 2870°C
Scientific definitions for tungsten carbide
tungsten carbide
An inorganic carbon compound that forms a fine gray powder whose grains are dense and extremely hard. Tungsten carbide is used in tools, dies, wear-resistant machine parts, and abrasives. Chemical formula: WC.