alundum
/əˈlʌndəm/noun
A trademark for: a hard, heat-resistant material produced by fusing alumina in an electric furnace, used chiefly as an abrasive agent.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Machinery (New York). Blend of alumina and corundum.
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