nitride

American  

[nahy-trahyd, -trid] / ˈnaɪ traɪd, -trɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a compound, containing two elements only, of which the more electronegative one is nitrogen.

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nitride British  

/ ˈnaɪtraɪd /

noun

1. a compound of nitrogen with a more electropositive element, for example magnesium nitride, Mg 3 N 2

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Etymology

Origin of nitride

1840–50; nitr- + -ide ( def. )

Example Sentences

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nitride

Gallium nitride chargers, a lighter-weight but often pricier option, are also a solid bet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

To reach this conclusion, the researchers tested DNA using both glass and silicon nitride nanopores across a wide range of voltages and conditions.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2025

These values surpass those of commonly used materials such as silicon dioxide and hexagonal boron nitride.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024

After fusion, the melt is well washed with dilute hydrochloric acid and then with water, the nitride remaining as a white powder.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various