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perovskite

perovskite

1 9.9
Describing a material that has the same crystal structure as the mineral people use in solar cells
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛrəˈvskʌɪt/
  • Specialized
: perovskita
  • The new perovskite solar cells are more efficient than traditional ones.

Examples

  • Researchers are exploring perovskite materials for use in next-generation solar cells.

  • Scientists observed unique properties in the perovskite structure under high pressure.

  • The new battery design uses a perovskite layer to enhance conductivity.

  • Researchers are studying perovskite materials for their unique properties.

  • Researchers are exploring perovskite materials for use in next-generation solar cells.

  • The new battery design uses a perovskite layer to enhance conductivity.

  • Scientists observed unique properties in the perovskite structure under high pressure.

Synonyms

crystalline
vsperovskite
20 6.6

Made of many small solid parts that form regular shapes like salt or snow

refers to one specific crystal structure used mainly in scientific contexts

Surface Forms

perovskite positive

Morphology

perovskite = Perovski (semi-transparent) = perovsk + ite

The adjectival sense derives from the mineral name with the same formation; '-ite' indicates class but the base name offers no semantic help to learners.

Etymology

Perovskite as an adjective comes from the same name and describes materials that have the same crystal form as the original mineral named for Count Perovski, so calling something 'perovskite' means it has that special structure.