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chalcogenide

/tʃælkəʊˈdʒaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does chalcogenide mean?

noun

A type of glass or semiconductor material containing chalcogens such as sulfur, selenium, or tellurium.

Example

"The researchers studied the properties of chalcogenide glasses for their potential use in electronic devices."

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