telluride

American

[tel-yuh-rahyd, -rid] / ˈtɛl jəˌraɪd, -rɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

a binary compound of tellurium with an electropositive element or group.

telluride British

/ ˈtɛljʊˌraɪd /

noun

any compound of tellurium, esp one formed between tellurium and a more electropositive element or group

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telluride Scientific

/ tĕl′yə-rīd′ /

A chemical compound of tellurium and another element, including gold and silver. Telluride is found in mineral ores.

Etymology

Origin of telluride

1840–50; tellur(ium) + -ide ( def. )

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telluride

For Prof Krawczynski, it's not a crisis – he says he might use either CZT that he has from previous research, or cadmium telluride, an alternative, for his next mission.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

Deane likes Jenni Kayne’s candles in scents cedar, ash and telluride.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

Unlike previous panels, the new panels have photovoltaic cells made of cadmium telluride.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2023

Researchers from the University of Swansea's Centre for Solar Energy Research developed new solar cells from cadmium telluride.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2023

Coloradoite is a telluride of mercury, also a new mineral and quite rare.

From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various

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