Definitions for: Nitride

[n] a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal)

Webster (1913) Definition: Ni"tride (? or ?), n. [fromNitrogen.] (Chem.)
A binary compound of nitrogen with a more metallic element or
radical; as, boric nitride.

See Also: chemical compound, compound, magnesium nitride