carbide(n = noun.substance) - a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element;
is a kind of inorganic compound
has particulars: calcium carbide, silicon carbide

   A binary compound of carbon with some other element or radical, in which the carbon plays the part of a negative; -- formerly termed carburet. [1913 Webster]

carbide, n. Chem.
1 a binary compound of carbon.
2 = calcium carbide.

calcium carbide, iron carbide, silicon carbide