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Vocabulary Entry
nitride
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A compound typically formed when nitrogen combines with a more electropositive element, such as a metal.
Example Sentences
"Silicon nitride is widely used in high-temperature applications."
"The researchers synthesized a new type of boron nitride."
"Nitride coatings can improve the hardness of metal tools."
V
verb
To treat or process a substance to form a nitride.
Example Sentences
"We will nitride the surface of the steel for increased durability."
"Engineers need to nitride the components to enhance their performance."
"They nitride the silicon in order to improve electrical properties."