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7 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Carborundum \Car`bo*run"dum\, [Carbon + corundum.] A beautiful crystalline compound, {SiC}, consisting of carbon and silicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbon and sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article is dark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used as an abrasive. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sic \Sic\, a. Such [Scot.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sic \Sic\, adv [L.] Thus Note: This word is sometimes inserted in a quotation [sic], to call attention to the fact that some remarkable or inaccurate expression, misspelling, or the like is literally reproduced. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sic adv : intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase) v : urge a dog to attack someone [syn: {set}] From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: SIC Silicon Integrated Circuit From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: SIC Standard Industry Classification From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: SIC Subject Indicator Code
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