greenockite
Definition
Noun: 1. A mineral consisting of cadmium sulfide: A naturally occurring, rare mineral that is the principal ore of the element cadmium. It is characterized by its yellow to orange-yellow color and typically forms hexagonal crystals.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The miner discovered a vein of greenockite in the rock.
- Under UV light, some samples of greenockite can exhibit fluorescence.
- Cadmium is commercially extracted from greenockite.
Advanced Usage
- As a geological term: Used specifically in mineralogy and economic geology to identify the natural source of cadmium.
- The presence of greenockite is a key indicator for prospecting cadmium deposits.
Variants and Related Words
- Cadmium sulfide (CdS): The chemical compound that constitutes greenockite. This term is used more frequently in chemistry and materials science.
- Ore: A general term for a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably. Greenockite is the primary .
Synonyms
- Cadmium ore: A descriptive synonym highlighting its economic use.
- (Rarely) Xanthochroite: An obsolete or varietal name for greenockite.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning within the fields of mineralogy and geology. It is not used in everyday conversation and does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb applications.
Noun
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ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form
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