telluride

/ˈtɛl.jə.raɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains tellurium and another element, especially a metal.
    • Researchers are studying bismuth telluride for its thermoelectric properties.
    • The mineral hessite is a silver telluride.
    • Cadmium telluride is used in thin-film solar cells.
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