noun
- plural of silicide; chemical compounds formed between silicon and another element, typically a metal
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Metal silicides are important materials in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Iron silicides form naturally in certain geological processes.
- The researcher studied various transition metal silicides.
- Titanium silicides are used in microelectronics applications.
- These silicides exhibit interesting electrical properties.
- The formation of silicides occurs at high temperatures.