Definitions

1. noun

A type of mineral with a chemical composition of ABX3, typically found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, where A and B are typically calcium, strontium, or barium, and X is typically oxygen, fluorine, or chlorine.

“The perovskite mineral was a key component in the discovery of a new energy storage technology.”

2. noun

A type of semiconductor material used in solar cells and optoelectronic devices, typically composed of a perovskite mineral.

“Perovskite is a promising material for the next generation of solar panels due to its high efficiency and low cost.”