fire sand

fire sand
noun
1. : a highly refractory sand that consists mainly of coarse quartz grains with alumina or clayey sand and that is used especially for foundry purposes
2. : a grayish green powder or granular refractory material obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of silicon carbide

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