Cadmium Sulphide (Noun)
Meaning
Ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cadmium sulphide is a rare yellowish mineral that is found in small amounts in some zinc ores.
- The main ore of cadmium is greenockite, which is a mineral form of cadmium sulphide.
- Cadmium sulphide is used as a pigment in paints and plastics due to its vibrant yellow color.
- Greenockite, a mineral form of cadmium sulphide, is often found in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary rocks.
- Cadmium sulphide is also used in the production of semiconductors and other electronic components.