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.
Origin
Early 20th century. From nitride + -ation, after oxidation.
Definition of nitridation in US 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.
Origin
Early 20th century. From nitride + -ation, after oxidation.