cermet

(sʉrmet′)

noun

a bonded mixture of ceramic material and a metal, that is tough and heat-resistant: used in gas turbines, nuclear reactor mechanisms, etc.

Origin: cer(amic) + met(al)

See cermet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A material consisting of processed ceramic particles bonded with metal and used in high-strength and high-temperature applications. Also called ceramal.

Origin:

Origin: cer(amic)

Origin: + met(al)

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