noun
- A synthetic abrasive material made of boron nitride, used for grinding and polishing hard materials such as ceramics and metals.
Usage: technical; trademark (Borazon is a registered trademark of De Beers)
Examples
- Borazon wheels are preferred for grinding tungsten carbide tools.
- The machinist selected a borazon grinding stone for its superior hardness.
- Borazon abrasives outperform diamond in certain high-temperature applications.
- Industrial manufacturers use borazon for precision finishing of ceramic components.