tellurium

noun

tel·lu·ri·um | \ tə-ˈlu̇r-ē-əm

, te- \

Definition of tellurium

: a semimetallic element that occurs in a silvery-white brittle crystalline form of metallic luster, in a dark amorphous form, or combined with metals and that is used especially in alloys and catalysts — see Chemical Elements Table

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Recent Examples on the Web The researchers suggest that a family of mercury-cadmium-tellurium compounds appears to have the right properties. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Variant of photovoltaic power could generate 24 hours a day," 4 Feb. 2020 The list also includes elements crucial to alternative forms of energy, such as tellurium found in solar panels and lithium used in batteries in electric cars and cellphones. — Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, "The Energy 202: Trump talks a lot about coal. But his administration just named 35 'critical minerals'," 21 May 2018

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tellurium

noun

tel·lu·ri·um | \ tə-ˈlu̇r-ē-əm, te-

Medical Definition of tellurium

: a semimetallic element related to selenium and sulfur that occurs in a silvery white brittle crystalline form of metallic luster, in a dark amorphous form, or combined with metals and that is used especially in alloys —symbol Te — see Chemical Elements Table

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