telluride

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

noun Chemistry.

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

Origin of telluride

1840–50; tellur(ium) + -ide

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British Dictionary definitions for telluride

telluride
/ (ˈtɛljʊˌraɪd) /

noun

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

Scientific definitions for telluride

telluride
[ tĕlyə-rīd′ ]

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