cermet

noun

1. A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.

   “2003, Stephen F. Krar, Arthur Gill, Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, page 3-2-14, The multi-component alloy cermets, made up of different hard materials and binder elements, have high wear-resistance qualities that result in long tool life.”

   “Cutting performance of cermets was improved after development of titanium-molybdenum-carbon-nitrogen and titanium-tungsten-carbon-nitrogen compounds with binders containing nickel, molybdenum, cobalt, or a combination thereof (Ref 3, p.91).”

   “Among various tribological materials, cermets are known for their excellent wear resistance under unlubricated conditions.”