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carbide Definition and Meaning in English (carbide definition)

noun
Synonyms:carbon compound
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Carbide definition: A compound of carbon with a more electropositive element, often a metal, known for its hardness and use in industrial applications.

Definitions of Carbide

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A compound of carbon with a more electropositive element, often a metal, known for its hardness and use in industrial applications.

Example Sentences

“Tungsten carbide is widely used in cutting tools due to its extreme hardness.”

“Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce acetylene gas.”

Synonyms

carbon compound

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pluralcarbides
adjectivecarbidic

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Carbide definition: A compound of carbon with a more electropositive element, often a metal, known for its hardness and use in industrial applications.
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'Carbide' translates to 'carbide' in English. Carbide definition: A compound of carbon with a more electropositive element, often a metal, known for its hardness and use in industrial applications.
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