carbide


Definition: Meaning of, carbide in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɑːbʌɪd /

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carbide carbides
  1. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
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carbide used in phrases

  • calcium carbide (noun)
    1. CaC a grey salt of calcium used in making acetylene
  • iron carbide (noun)
    1. a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
  • silicon carbide (noun)
    1. SiC an extremely hard blue-black crystalline compound used as an abrasive and a heat refractory material; crystals of silicon carbide can be used as semiconductors
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