noun
- A binary compound of antimony with a more electropositive element, such as a metal.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Gallium antimonide is used in infrared detectors and optoelectronic devices.
- Indium antimonide has a narrow band gap, making it useful for semiconductor applications.
- The antimonide compound exhibits excellent thermal and electrical properties.
- Researchers synthesized a new aluminum antimonide sample for the experiment.
- Antimonides are important materials in modern electronics and photonics.