noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
nitriding; nitridization
Technical term in materials science and chemistry for the process of diffusing nitrogen into a metal surface to improve hardness and wear resistance. Used as a noun or with する.
鋼の表面を窒化することで耐摩耗性が向上する。
Nitriding the surface of steel improves wear resistance.
この部品
This part has been nitrided.
noun-modifying (irregular)
nitride (of)
Chemistry term used prenominally to indicate a compound containing nitrogen, e.g., 窒化ケイ素 (silicon nitride).
窒化ガリウムは青色LEDに使われる。
Gallium nitride is used in blue LEDs.