cadmium sulfide
- noun
- /ˈkædmiəm ˈsʌlfaɪd/
- Specialized
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sulfuro de cadmio
- Manufacturers often use cadmium sulfide in the production of plastic products for its bright color.
Examples
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However, the natural coloration is hidden under a coating of pigment (cadmium sulfide), applied to imitate clay investment.
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The linked article plays up the "conspiracy" aspect; the sociology professor cited claims that her research "has raised the possibility that the Army performed radiation testing by mixing radioactive particles with zinc cadmium sulfide, though she concedes there is no direct proof."
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Unfortunately, Western applications of pigment (cadmium sulfide) have obscured the natural patina.
Academic text (2003) -
The artist chose cadmium sulfide as the primary pigment for his vibrant yellow painting.
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Some solar cells incorporate cadmium sulfide due to its efficient light-absorbing properties.
Synonyms
A rare yellow mineral that contains the metal cadmium
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is systematically built from the constituent meanings: 'cadmium' (a metallic element) + 'sulfide' (a compound of sulfur and another element), so a learner who knows both parts can infer it denotes the compound of cadmium and sulfur. This follows regular chemical naming conventions (cross-linguistically common), so the core referent is directly derivable even if specific uses or properties (e.g., pigment, electronics) require extra knowledge.
Etymology
Cadmium sulfide comes from the metal cadmium and the word sulfide, which shows it is made of cadmium and sulfur. That's why the name tells you it's a bright 'yellow' material used as a pigment and in some solar cells.
