cermet

noun
/ˈsɜː.mɛt/UK/ˈsɝˌmɛt/US

Etymology

Blend of ceramic + metal.

  1. derived from μέταλλον
  2. derived from metallum
  3. derived from metal
  4. inherited from metal
  5. compounded as cermet — “ceramic + metal

Definitions

  1. A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications…

    A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.

    • Among various tribological materials, cermets are known for their excellent wear resistance under unlubricated conditions.

The neighborhood

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