carbonitride

/ˌkɑːrbəˈnɪtrɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of carbon and nitrogen, often used as a refractory material or in the production of cemented carbide tools.

“The engineers used a carbonitride coating to increase the durability of the cutting tools.”

Synonyms

  • carbide
  • nitride
  • refractory material

Antonyms

  • non-refractory material
  • soft material