ScienceAugust 23, 2026

arsenide

AR-suh-nyd

Definition

A chemical compound containing arsenic combined with a less electronegative element, such as boron.

Etymology

The term is derived from 'arsenic'—which comes from the Greek 'arsenikos' meaning 'virile' or 'potent'—with the chemical suffix '-ide', used to denote binary compounds.

In the news

The article identifies boron arsenide as the specific semiconductor material that allows phonons to travel with minimal interference, enabling quantum heat wave observation at room temperature.

Scientists Observe Quantum Heat Waves at Room Temperature For The First Time

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