word

Transition Metal Dichalcogenide

tran-ZIH-shun MET-ul dy-kal-KOJ-en-ide

/trænˈzɪʃən ˈmɛtəl daɪkælˈkɒdʒɛnaɪd/

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Syllable breakdown

transitionmetaldichalcogenide

Dictionary meaning

A class of 2D materials with formula MX₂ where M is a transition metal and X is a chalcogen (S, Se, or Te), many of which are semiconductors with direct band gaps in monolayer form

History and origin

Greek di (two) + chalcos (copper/ore) + -genide

Examples

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) is the most studied transition metal dichalcogenide.
Transition metal dichalcogenides are candidates for next-generation flexible electronics.

Common mispronunciations

Mispronouncing 'chalcogenide' as chal-CO-jen-ide; the stress is on the third syllable

Pronunciation tips

Break it down: tran-ZIH-shun met-ul dy-kal-KOJ-en-ide; 'chalcogenide' is the hardest part — stress 'KOJ'

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