carbide
[kahr-bahyd, -bid]
- a compound of carbon with a more electropositive element or group.
- calcium carbide.
- a very hard mixture of sintered carbides of various heavy metals, especially tungsten carbide, used for cutting edges and dies.
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The carbide lamps were held close to the fuses for a second.
The Cross-CutCourtney Ryley Cooper
Harry unhooked his carbide from his belt, lit it and looked around.
The Cross-CutCourtney Ryley Cooper
The carbide falls into the generator, the bottom of which is open.
Fig. 10 applies to the introduction of the carbide into the water.
There, I meant to fill the carbide tank to-day, said Ned, but I forgot all about it.
The Motor Boys AfloatClarence Young
carbide
- a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive elementSee also acetylide
- See calcium carbide
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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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