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nitride

American

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

noun

Chemistry.

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

nitride British

/ ˈnaɪtraɪd /

noun

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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The company is developing new gallium nitride and silicon carbide power chips to support Nvidia’s artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

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

Instead, they use iron and nitrogen to make iron nitride magnets.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

When nitrogen gas is in contact with heated calcium carbide, a reaction takes place which results in the formation of calcium nitride, a compound suitable for enriching the soil.

From General Science by Clark, Bertha M.

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