A chemical compound formed when carbon bonds with a metal or other element, creating extremely hard, heat-resistant materials.
From carbon plus -ide (a chemical compound suffix). A technical chemistry term that emerged in the 19th century.
Tungsten carbide is so hard and heat-resistant that it's used in cutting tools, drill bits, and even the tips of bullets—it's one of the few materials that can cut through diamonds.
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