noun
carbide
KAH-byd
Carbide (noun) means a chemical compound made of carbon combined with a metal or other element. Example: “Tungsten carbide is prized for how hard and wear-resistant it is.”
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A chemical compound made of carbon combined with a metal or other element.
"Tungsten carbide is prized for how hard and wear-resistant it is."
How to use carbide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hard compound formed when carbon bonds with a metal, often used to make tough cutting tools.
Common pairings
tungsten carbide
carbide tip
calcium carbide
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- Plural
- carbides
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What does “carbide” mean?
The word “carbide” means a chemical compound made of carbon combined with a metal or other element. In plain terms, a hard compound formed when carbon bonds with a metal, often used to make tough cutting tools.
How do you pronounce “carbide”?
“Carbide” is pronounced KAH-byd (/ˈkɑɹ.baɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “carbide” in a sentence?
Here is “carbide” used in a sentence: “Tungsten carbide is prized for how hard and wear-resistant it is.”
What part of speech is “carbide”?
“Carbide” is a noun.
