also: カーバイト
carbide
General chemistry term for a compound of carbon with a more electropositive element.
See also: 炭化物
Tungsten carbide is an extremely hard material.
calcium carbide
Specifically refers to calcium carbide (CaC₂), used in acetylene production and historically in carbide lamps.
See also: 炭化カルシウム
Adding water to calcium carbide produces acetylene gas.