cermet
/ˈsɜːrmɛt/
noun
- A composite material made of ceramic and metal, combining the hardness of ceramic with the toughness of metal.
- Some brake pads are made from cermet to improve stopping power and durability.
- The engineer chose cermet for the turbine blade due to its resistance to heat and wear.
- Cermet is commonly used in cutting tools because it stays sharp even at high temperatures.