How to Pronounce "carbide"
word
ˈkɑɹˌbaɪd
KAR-bide
kˈɑːbaɪd
KAH-bide
Definition
A chemical compound composed of carbon and a metal or semimetal, often used for industrial purposes like cutting tools or lamps.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹˌbaɪd
British English
kˈɑːbaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-bide
UK
KAH-bide
Listen in Context
Workers use carbide tools to cut metal.
The lamp used carbide to make light.
Carbide is made by heating carbon with a metal.
Tungsten carbide drills stay sharp much longer than steel ones.