What is "nitride"

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

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

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

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 it is so basic that it would be protonated. Its ionic radius is estimated to be 140 pm. Related to but distinct from nitride is pernitride, .