perovskite

noun

pe·​rov·​skite pə-ˈräv-ˌskīt How to pronounce perovskite (audio) -ˈräf- How to pronounce perovskite (audio)
: a yellow, brown, or grayish-black mineral consisting of an oxide of calcium and titanium and sometimes containing rare earth elements

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The study authors caution that the model should be applied carefully to more complicated perovskites in which structural changes and dielectric effects occur simultaneously. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Tandem cells combine silicon with a thin perovskite layer to capture more of the solar spectrum, delivering significantly higher efficiency from the same surface area. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The researchers fabricated ultrathin perovskite absorber layers measuring just 10 nanometers thick while still retaining useful photovoltaic performance. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for perovskite

Word History

Etymology

German Perowskit, from Count L. A. Perovskiĭ †1856 Russian statesman

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perovskite was in 1840

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“Perovskite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perovskite. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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