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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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