: a binary compound of tellurium with a more electropositive element or group

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The silver telluride had properties ideal for colloidal quantum dots, most notably tunability. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2024 Using more thermoelectrically efficient materials like bismuth telluride would boost the power output, but the advantage here is that the device is low cost, stretchable, and completely biodegradable. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2023

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First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of telluride was in 1832

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“Telluride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telluride. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Telluride

geographical name

town in the San Juan Mountains, southwestern Colorado population 2325

Note: Founded as a mining camp, Telluride flourished with the discovery of silver, gold, copper, iron, lead, and zinc nearby. Today it is a ski resort with numerous upscale seasonal homes.

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