cadmium sulfide
Definition
Noun: 1. A yellow sulfide used chiefly as a pigment: Cadmium sulfide is an inorganic chemical compound. Its primary use is as a pigment in paints, plastics, and other materials, known for its bright, stable yellow color. It can also refer to related semiconductor materials.
Usage Examples
- The artist preferred paints containing cadmium sulfide for their vibrant and durable yellow hue.
- Cadmium sulfide is an important material in the production of some photovoltaic cells.
- The safety data sheet listed cadmium sulfide as a component requiring careful handling.
Advanced Usage
- In materials science, "cadmium sulfide" often refers to the crystalline form (CdS) used in thin-film semiconductors and light-sensing devices.
- The term can be used attributively (functioning like an adjective) to describe the source or type of a color, e.g., "a cadmium sulfide yellow."
Variants and Related Words
- Cadmium yellow (n): A common name for the pigment made from cadmium sulfide.
- CdS (n): The chemical formula for cadmium sulfide, frequently used in technical contexts.
Synonyms
- Aurora Yellow (n): A proprietary name for a pigment based on cadmium sulfide.
- Cadmium Yellow (n): The common pigment name.
Different Meanings
- The term specifically denotes the chemical compound CdS. It is not used idiomatically or with figurative meanings. Its usage is almost exclusively technical (chemical, industrial, artistic).
Noun
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a yellow sulfide used chiefly as a pigment
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