silicide

[ sil-uh-sahyd, -sid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a compound of two elements, one of which is silicon.

silicide

/ ˈsɪlɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. any one of a class of binary compounds formed between silicon and certain metals

Word History and Origins

Origin of silicide¹

1865–70; silic(on) + -ide ( def )

Example Sentences

It combines with iron to form a silicide; and is present in this condition in cast iron.

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The most important one is carborundum, which is a silicide of carbon of the formula CSi.

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Carborundum, or silicide of carbon, is largely superseding emery and diamond dust as an abradant.

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According to Caro the silicon may be present both as hydrogen silicide and as silicon "compounds."

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To procure this gas silicide of magnesium is decomposed with cold diluted hydrochloric acid.

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