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silicon nitride

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Definition of silicon nitride

: any of several compounds of silicon and nitrogen specifically : a compound Si3N4 that is a hard ceramic used in high-temperature applications and in composites

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 The researchers made a couple of very thin silicon nitride membranes that were next to each other. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Edge on cooling from nanostructure beats physical limit," 11 Sep. 2018

First Known Use of silicon nitride

1903, in the meaning defined above

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