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Answer for the clue "A compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal) ", 7 letters:
nitride

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In chemistry , a nitride is a compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has a formal oxidation state of −3. Nitrides are a large class of compounds with a wide range of properties and applications. The nitride ion, N, is never encountered in solution because ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Nitride \Ni"tride\ (? or ?), n. [from Nitrogen .] (Chem.) A binary compound of nitrogen with a more metallic element or radical; as, boric nitride.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal)

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context chemistry English) A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.

Usage examples of nitride.

Looks like leatherbut it's made of cross-linked teflar and boron nitride filaments.