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Nitride

//ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.

    "This process provides an unpatternable sheet of silicon nitride that electrically isolates the devices […]"

  2. 2
    a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To subject to the nitriding process. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From nitr(ogen) + -ide.

Etymology 2

From nitr(ogen) + -ide.

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