carbide Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɑː.baɪd/
What Does Carbide Mean?
Carbide is used as a noun meaning Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element. It is also used to mean The polyatomic ion C2−2, or any of its salts.
Carbide: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑː.baɪd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | carbides |
Carbide Definition (Noun)
- Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element
- The polyatomic ion C2−2, or any of its salts.
- The monatomic ion C, or any of its salts.
- A carbon-containing alloy or doping of a metal or semiconductor, such as steel.
- Tungsten carbide.
- trivial name for calcium carbide (CaC2), used to produce acetylene in bicycle lamps in the early 1900s.
Noun
- The monatomic ion C4−, or any of its salts.
Synonyms of Carbide
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Carbide synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
carbide (plural carbides)
Words That Rhyme With Carbide
How Do You Say Carbide?
You say carbide as /ˈkɑː.baɪd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɑː).