1
: a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
especially
: calcium carbide
2
: a very hard material made of carbon and one or more heavy metals
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This is then mixed into plasmonic titanium carbides, which capture light and convert it into heat to evaporate the water.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The Oura Ring 4 will come in silver, black, brushed silver, stealth (a glossy tungsten carbide PVD coating), gold and rose gold and comes in sizes 4 to 15.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
These poles in particular boast comfortable cork handles, quick locks for easy adjustment, and durable tungsten carbide tips at a reasonable $25 while on sale.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
The blades are crafted from durable tungsten carbide, and the sharpener comes with an ergonomic handle that fits in either hand, so both right- and left-handed cooks can easily use it.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The Oura Ring 4 will come in silver, black, brushed silver, stealth (a glossy tungsten carbide PVD coating), gold and rose gold and comes in sizes 4 to 15.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
These poles in particular boast comfortable cork handles, quick locks for easy adjustment, and durable tungsten carbide tips at a reasonable $25 while on sale.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
The blades are crafted from durable tungsten carbide, and the sharpener comes with an ergonomic handle that fits in either hand, so both right- and left-handed cooks can easily use it.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
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“Carbide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbide. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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carbide
noun
car·bide
ˈkär-ˌbīd 
: a compound of carbon with another element
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