perovskite

noun

pe·​rov·​skite pə-ˈräv-ˌskīt  -ˈräf- 

: a yellow, brown, or grayish-black mineral consisting of an oxide of calcium and titanium and sometimes containing rare earth elements

Examples of perovskite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers in Lithuania have increased tandem perovskite solar cell efficiency to more than 29 percent after modifying an ultra-thin molecular layer that transfers positive charge carriers within the device. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

The lightweight receiver combines a perovskite laser cell with a thermoelectric device. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Satellite industry consultant Stuart Taylor told Ars that SpaceX might consider using a newer material called perovskite (there are some Internet rumors about this) instead of silicon, which could enable much lighter solar panels. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

German Perowskit, from Count L. A. Perovskiĭ †1856 Russian statesman

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for perovskite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite