noun
silicon carbide
Technical term for the compound SiC, used as an abrasive, in ceramics, and as a semiconductor material. The English gloss includes 'fiber/fibre', reflecting its use in composite materials.
シリコンカーバイドは硬度が高く、研磨材として使われる。
Silicon carbide is very hard and is used as an abrasive.
この複合材料に
This composite material contains silicon carbide fibers.