antimonide

/ænˈtɪməˌnaɪd/
noun
  1. A binary compound of antimony with a more electropositive element, typically a metal.
    • The researchers synthesized a new antimonide for electronic applications.
    • Indium antimonide is a semiconductor used in infrared detectors.
    • Gallium antimonide has interesting optical properties.
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