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
[ tĕl′yə-rīd′ ]
A chemical compound of tellurium and another element, including gold and silver. Telluride is found in mineral ores.