noun
- plural of carbide; chemical compounds of carbon with metals or other elements, typically very hard materials
Usage: chemistry; materials science
Examples
- Tungsten carbides are used to make cutting tools for machining.
- Silicon carbides are extremely hard and heat-resistant materials.
- The drill bits were made from industrial carbides.
- Calcium carbides react with water to produce acetylene gas.
- Metal carbides are often used in high-temperature applications.
- The factory produces various carbides for the automotive industry.