carbide

[kahr-bahyd, -bid]

noun

1. a compound of carbon with a more electropositive element or group.

2. calcium carbide.

3. a very hard mixture of sintered carbides of various heavy metals, especially tungsten carbide, used for cutting edges and dies.

carbide

/ ˈkɑːbaɪd /

noun

1. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element See also acetylide

2. See calcium carbide

carbide

1. A chemical compound consisting of carbon and a more electropositive element, such as calcium or tungsten. Many carbides, especially those made of carbon and a metal, are very hard and are used to make cutting tools and abrasives.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbide¹

First recorded in 1860–65; carb- + -ide ( def. )

Example Sentences

“In addition, the company believes that it maintains ample liquidity to continue supplying customers with leading silicon carbide solutions,” Wolfspeed said.

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We’re looking at new materials, like gallium nitride and silicon carbide, to drive new energy density and energy efficiency.

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While it is tougher to work with than natural timber, it can still be sawn in a traditional manner with carbide or diamond-tipped blades.

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The Indian Coast Guard said that the ship was carrying 13 containers of hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium carbide - a chemical that reacts with seawater to release a flammable gas.

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The freight train was carrying calcium carbide, a caustic, flammable chemical compound used in steel manufacturing, among other things.

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