nitride
/ˈnaɪtraɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound made of nitrogen and another element, often used to make materials harder or more resistant.
- Silicon nitride is used in high-performance ceramics for engines.
- The factory produces titanium nitride for coating cutting tools.
- Adding nitride to steel can make it much harder and more durable.
verb
- To treat a metal surface with nitrogen to make it harder or more resistant to wear.
- The company will nitride the gears to extend their lifespan.
- They nitride the steel parts in a special furnace at high temperature.
- You can nitride aluminum to improve its surface hardness.