carbide
[ kahr-bahyd, -bid ]
/ ˈkɑr baɪd, -bɪd /
noun
a compound of carbon with a more electropositive element or group.
a very hard mixture of sintered carbides of various heavy metals, especially tungsten carbide, used for cutting edges and dies.
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British Dictionary definitions for carbide
carbide
/ (ˈkɑːbaɪd) /
noun
a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive elementSee also acetylide
See calcium carbide
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Scientific definitions for carbide
carbide
[ kär′bīd′ ]
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.
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