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carbides (kar´bīdz), n 1. in chemistry, carbon binary compounds with strong electron-releasing properties. 2. mixtures of carbon with at least one heavy metal. E.g., the bur, or metal alloy bit, of a dental drill has a composition of tungsten carbide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The carbides are a function of the steel-making process and are beneficial as regards wear resistance. Background: Carbides occur when undissolved carbon combines with iron to form iron carbide ([Fe. In principle, you can make all the carbides that exist," Dai says. |
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