Definitionn. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
Last update: September 23, 2015
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In addition to the above gaseous rectifiers of oscillations it has been found that several crystals, such as carborundum (carbide of silicon), hessite, anastase and many others possess a unilateral conductivity and enable us to rectify trains of oscillations into continuous currents which can affect a telephone. [Please select]
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It weighs only five ounces when fully charged with carbide, and is but 4-3/4 inches high. [Please select]
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The solid material proved to be calcium carbide and the gas acetylene. [Please select]
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Carbide is not affected by shock, jarring or age. [Please select]
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A pound of absolutely pure carbide will yield five and one-half cubic feet of acetylene. [Please select]
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Yet these two substances are forced into combination in the manufacture of calcium carbide. [Please select]
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Another important distinction is formed by the method of bringing the carbide and water together. [Please select]
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This type is known as the "carbide to water" generator. [Please select]
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This can C is filled about half full of broken pieces of carbide and then placed in the little can D. [Please select]
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The water then comes in contact with the carbide and forms gas, which expands and stops the lowering of tank A. [Please select]
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