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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| carbide (ˈkɑːbaɪd) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See also acetylide a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element |
| 2. | See calcium carbide |
| carbide (kär'bīd') Pronunciation Key
A chemical compound consisting of carbon and a more electropositive element, such as calcium or tungsten. Many carbides, especially those made of carbon and a metal, are very hard and are used to make cutting tools and abrasives. |