CEFR B2

carbon-ferrous

noun

Meaning

A type of alloy that contains both carbon and iron, often used in construction and manufacturing due to its strength and durability.

Examples

The car's engine block was made from a carbon-ferrous alloy, which provided excellent heat resistance.
The researchers developed a new carbon-ferrous material that could be used in aerospace applications.

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carbon-ferrous (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrbən ˈfɛrəs/

Definition

A type of alloy that contains both carbon and iron, often used in construction and manufacturing due to its strength and durability.

Examples

The car's engine block was made from a carbon-ferrous alloy, which provided excellent heat resistance.
The researchers developed a new carbon-ferrous material that could be used in aerospace applications.

How to Use carbon-ferrous

carbon-ferrous alloy (noun phrase): a type of alloy — "The company produced a high-quality carbon-ferrous alloy."
carbon-ferrous material (noun phrase): a type of material — "The researchers developed a new carbon-ferrous material."

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