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Nitride in Irish (Nítríd): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for nitride is nítríd, a feminine noun (plural nítrídí).
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How to say “nitride” in Irish

Irish:
nítríd
English:
nitride
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“NEE-treedj”  /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
nítrídí (nitrides)
Genitive singular:
nítríde, na nítríde (e.g. foirmiú na nítríde, the formation of the nitride)
Genitive plural:
nítrídí, na nítrídí (e.g. airíonna na nítrídí, the properties of the nitrides)

What does “nítríd” mean?

nitride
A chemical compound of nitrogen with a more electropositive element, such as a metal.Also: metal nitride, nitrogen compound.

“Nítríd” with the article

The plural of nitride in Irish is nítrídí. Here is nítríd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an nítríd
the nitride
No change after an
na nítrídí
the nitrides
Plural: no change after na

“Nítríd” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using nítríd, the Irish word for nitride.

Is comhdhúil de nítrigin í nítríd.
A nitride is a compound of nitrogen.
Tá an nítríd seo an-chrua ar fad.
This nitride is extremely hard.
Úsáidtear nítrídí i dtionscal na leathsheoltóirí.
Nitrides are used in the semiconductor industry.
Rinneamar staidéar ar airíonna na nítríde sa tsaotharlann.
We studied the properties of the nitride in the lab.
Tá nítríd bhórón i gcuid de na huirlisí seo.
Some of these tools contain boron nitride.
Foghlaimíonn na daltaí faoi nítrídí sa cheimic.
The students learn about nitrides in chemistry.
Cruthaítear sraith nítríde ar dhromchla na cruaiche.
A layer of nitride forms on the surface of the steel.

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Nitride in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for nitride?

The Irish for nitride is nítríd (pronounced “NEE-treedj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nítrídí.

How do you pronounce nítríd in Irish?

Nítríd is said like “NEE-treedj” (IPA /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲiːdʲ/).

What is the plural of nitride in Irish?

The plural of nítríd is nítrídí; with the article, na nítrídí means “the nitrides”. The genitive plural is nítrídí, as in airíonna na nítrídí (the properties of the nitrides).

What is the difference between nítríd, níotrít and níotráit?

Nítríd is nitride (nitrogen with no oxygen), níotrít is nitrite (NO2) and níotráit is nitrate (NO3).

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