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cermet Definition

cer·met (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.

Etymology: cer(amic) + met(al)

cermet Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • coating: Toward a novel generation of cermet coatings with enhanced durability Advanced Research Fellowship, Anne Neville, EPSRC.

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