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nitride

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ni·tride  (ntrd)
n.
A compound containing nitrogen with another more electropositive element, such as phosphorus or a metal.
nitride [ˈnaɪtraɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a compound of nitrogen with a more electropositive element, for example magnesium nitride, Mg3N2
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Noun1.nitride - a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal)
chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
magnesium nitride - a nitride containing nitrogen and magnesium
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