antimonide

noun

an·ti·mo·nide ˈan-ti-mə-ˌnīd

: a binary compound of antimony with a more electropositive element

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Recent Examples on the Web Using an electroplating process, the foam is coated with the copper antimonide anode. —

Tamara Chuang, The Denver Post, 18 June 2017

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antimonide was in 1825

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“Antimonide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimonide. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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antimonide

noun

an·ti·mo·nide ˈant-ə-mə-ˌnīd, -nəd

: a binary compound of antimony with a more positive element

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antimonide

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