telluride

[ tel-yuh-rahyd, -rid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a binary compound of tellurium with an electropositive element or group.

telluride

/ ˈtɛljʊˌraɪd /

noun

1. any compound of tellurium, esp one formed between tellurium and a more electropositive element or group

telluride

/ tĕl′yə-rīd′ /

1. A chemical compound of tellurium and another element, including gold and silver. Telluride is found in mineral ores.

Word History and Origins

Origin of telluride¹

1840–50; tellur(ium) + -ide ( def )

Example Sentences

With Venice and Telluride over and the Toronto Film Festival wrapping, Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at an Oscar season that seems delightfully unsettled.

From Los Angeles Times

With Venice and Telluride over and the Toronto Film Festival wrapping, Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at an Oscar season that seems delightfully unsettled.

From Los Angeles Times

With Venice and Telluride over and the Toronto Film Festival wrapping, Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at an Oscar season that seems delightfully unsettled.

From Los Angeles Times

After spending a Labor Day weekend in the Colorado Rockies watching movies, we leave Telluride with several high points: bold documentaries and daring narratives.

From Los Angeles Times

But in truth, studios launch their campaigns much earlier, as the major films premiere at the Venice, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes and Sundance festivals.

From BBC