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(inorganic chemistry) The sulfide of mercury, HgS, that occurs as the mineral cinnabar.

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mercuric sulfide

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mercuric sulfide

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(inorganic chemistry) The sulfide of mercury, HgS, that occurs as the mineral cinnabar.

Japanese Meaning

水銀硫化物。水銀と硫黄が結合した化合物（化学式 HgS）で、鉱物としては辰砂（しんさ）と呼ばれる。

The artist mixed powdered mercuric sulfide into the paint to achieve a vivid red hue despite its toxicity.

画家は、その毒性にもかかわらず、鮮やかな赤色を出すために硫化水銀の粉末を絵具に混ぜた。

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(inorganic chemistry) The sulfide of mercury, HgS, that occurs as the mineral cinnabar.