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carbide

/ˈkɑːbaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does carbide mean?

noun

A compound of carbon and a metal, especially one that is extremely hard and is used in cutting tools and abrasives. A carbide is also a type of mineral.

Example

"The new drill bit was made from a hard carbide that could cut through steel with ease."

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