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Definition of nitridation in English:

nitridation

noun

Chemistry

  • A reaction analogous to oxidation but involving nitrogen or ammonia rather than oxygen or water; (Metallurgy) the process or an instance of nitriding an alloy.

Pronunciation

nitridation

/nʌɪtrɪˈdeɪʃn/ /nʌɪtrʌɪˈdeɪʃn/

Origin

Early 20th century. From nitride + -ation, after oxidation.