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carbides

The correct spelling is carbides.

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noun

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The correct spelling is carbides. Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element

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  1. 1.Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element
  2. 2.The polyatomic ion C22−, or any of its salts.
  3. 3.The monatomic ion C4−, or any of its salts.
  4. 4.A carbon-containing alloy or doping of a metal or semiconductor, such as steel.
  5. 5.Tungsten carbide.

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