silicide

American

[sil-uh-sahyd, -sid] / ˈsɪl əˌsaɪd, -sɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

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

silicide British

/ ˈsɪlɪˌsaɪd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of silicide

1865–70; silic(on) + -ide ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Iran would irradiate uranium silicide pellets in the reactor to produce medical isotopes, primarily molybdenum-99.

From Science Magazine

The device is filled with a powdery substance known as sodium silicide that produces hydrogen gas in the presence of .

From Scientific American

SiGNa makes a sodium silicide powder that, when mixed with water, releases hydrogen gas that many fuel cells use to create an electrical charge.

From BusinessWeek

The new silicide coating with which all space ships have been covered, is proof against all electrical action.

From Project Gutenberg

As the name indicates, silicides are binary compounds consisting of silicon and some other element.

From Project Gutenberg

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