Definition of "oxynitride" [oxynitride]

• Any of several inorganic compound of general formula Mx(ON)y, some of which are inorganic polymers. (noun)

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• "We meant double-reinforced, military grade, aluminium oxynitride bulletproof glass ceiling."
• "That formula Scotty gave for transparent aluminum in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home very nearly exists in the form of aluminum oxynitride (known as ALONtm)."
• "The US Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is testing a new kind of transparent armor, clear aluminum aluminum oxynitride, that can stop hardcore .30 and .50 caliber armor-piercing bullets."