Carbide \Car"bide\, n. [Carbon + -ide.] (Chem.) 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]
Carburet \Car"bu*ret\, n. [From {Carbon}.] (Chem.) A carbide. See {Carbide} [Archaic] [1913 Webster]
Carburet \Car"bu*ret\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Carbureted} or {Carburetted} (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Carbureting} or {Carburetting}.] To combine or to impregnate with carbon, as by passing through or over a liquid hydrocarbon; to carbonize or carburize. [1913 Webster] By carbureting the gas you may use poorer coal. --Knight. [1913 Webster]