cadmium orange
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Definition
Noun: - A specific pigment color: "cadmium orange" is a bright, orange-hued pigment made from cadmium sulfide and cadmium selenide. It is a specific, named shade within the cadmium color family, known for its opacity and brilliance.
Usage
- "Cadmium orange" is used as a compound noun to name this specific pigment color. It is a technical term primarily used in art, design, and manufacturing contexts.
- It functions as a mass noun when referring to the pigment substance and as a count noun when referring to a specific type or tube of it.
Examples
- The artist mixed cadmium orange with white to create a vibrant sunset.
- This painting from the 20th century makes extensive use of cadmium orange.
- I need to buy a new tube of cadmium orange; my old one is empty.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe objects colored with this pigment.
- She wore a dress in a cadmium orange hue.
- In technical specifications, it may be listed by its chemical composition or Color Index name.
Variants and Related Words
- Cadmium yellow: A bright yellow pigment from the same chemical family.
- Cadmium red: A red pigment made with cadmium selenide.
- Pigment: A substance used for coloring.
- Hue: A shade or tint of a color.
Synonyms
- Orange pigment: A general term for any orange-colored pigment.
- Bright orange: A descriptive term for the color's appearance.
Notes
- "Cadmium orange" is a fixed compound term. The word "cadmium" alone refers to the metallic chemical element (Cd) and does not imply the color.
- Due to the toxicity of cadmium, these pigments require careful handling.
Noun
- orange-hued cadmium yellow pigment