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LEMON YELLOW [10 records]

Record 1 2021-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Malvaceae.

Key term(s)
  • lemon yellow rose-mallow
  • lemon yellow rosemallow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille Malvaceae.

OBS

Hibiscus calyphyllus : Il n'y a pas de nom commun pour désigner cette espèce.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

An off-white to lemon yellow variety of topaz occurring in columnar aggregations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Variété de topaze se présentant en masses columnaires.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
KLi2AlSi4O10(OH,F)2
formula, see observation
KLi2AlSi4O10(F,OH)2
formula, see observation
CONT

Polylithionite occurs at Mont Saint-Hilaire as superb pseudo-hexagonal crystals forming very attractive rosettes. Tainiolite is another closely related mica-group species ressembling polylithionite, however it [is not fluorescent].

OBS

Colour is colourless, white, bluish, greenish, yellow, brown, pink, silvery to pearly white.... Specimens are fluorescent lemon yellow under shortwave UV [ultraviolet] light.

OBS

Chemical formulas: KLi2AlSi4O10(OH,F)2 or KLi2AlSi4O10(F,OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KLi2AlSi4O10(OH,F)2
formula, see observation
KLi2AlSi4O10(F,OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin monoclinique, du groupe des micas, se présentant en cristaux tabulaires hexaédriques ou en masses polycristallines, blanc, rosé, parfois verdâtre ou bleuâtre, transparent, trouvé dans des syénites, entre autres, au Mont Saint-Hilaire (Québec).

OBS

«Paucilithionite», «polylithionite» et «protolithionite» sont des variétés de lépidolite correspondant à des compositions chimiques bien déterminées.

OBS

Formules chimiques : KLi2AlSi4O10(OH,F)2 ou KLi2AlSi4O10(F,OH)2

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
BaCrO4
formula, see observation
10294-40-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a heavy, yellow crystalline powder which is soluble in acids, insoluble in water, combustible, derived by the interaction of barium chloride and sodium chromate after which the precipitate is washed, filtered and dried, and which is used in safety matches, as a corrosion inhibitor in metal-joining compounds, a pigment in paints, in ceramics, fuses, pyrotechnics, metal primers and ignition control devices.

OBS

Chemical formula: BaCrO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
BaCrO4
formula, see observation
10294-40-3
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : BaCrO4

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies)
CrO4·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCrO4
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of yellow crystals, melts at 844°C, is soluble in strong acids and alkalies, insoluble in water, is derived by reaction of sodium chromate and lead nitrate in solution, and is used as a pigment in industrial paints, rubber, plastics, ceramic coatings and in organic analysis.

OBS

... occurs naturally as the mineral crocoite ....

OBS

lead chromate: obsolete form; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, among which : Canary Chrome Yellow; Chrome Green; Chromium Yellow; C. I. 77600; C. I. Pigment Yellow 34; Cologne Yellow; Dainichi Chrome Yellow G; King's Yellow; Leipzig Yellow; Lemon Yellow; Paris Yellow; Pigment Green 15; Pure Lemon Chrome L3GS.

OBS

Chemical formula: CrO4·Pb or PbCrO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CrO4·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCrO4
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux jaunes, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans les acides, les alcalis, utilisé comme pigment (peintures, papiers, porcelaine) et comme agent oxydant.

OBS

chromate de plomb : forme vieillie; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : CrO4·Pb ou PbCrO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CrO4·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCrO4
formula, see observation
DEF

Sólido cristalino amarillo, soluble en ácidos e insoluble en agua. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: CrO4·Pb o PbCrO4

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Record 6 2010-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
DEF

[Referring to] a variable color averaging a brilliant greenish yellow.

CONT

Alex’s lemon dress is metallic silk and the sleeve’s are covered in tulle/netting with a silver hologram sequin trim.

OBS

The color lemon is obtained by combining green and yellow.

OBS

Lemon yellow can also be a noun.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
DEF

De la couleur du citron.

CONT

Une culotte jaune citron.

OBS

Jaune citron employé comme nom est aussi invariable.

Key term(s)
  • jaune-citron

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

A volatile and bitter yellow liquid which is miscible with alcohol, slightly miscible with water, and which is obtained by cold-squeezing fresh lemon peel.

OBS

Also used in the manufacture of soap and perfumes. (Suspected of being a cancer-causing agent.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Liquide volatil jaune, aromatique et amer, miscible à l'alcool, peu miscible à l'eau, obtenu en pressant à froid des pelures de citron frais.

OBS

Également utilisé en savonnerie et en parfumerie. (Cancérogène probable.)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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Record 8 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Cosmetology
DEF

A volatile oil, dark yellow to light brownish yellow, with a lemon-like odor, obtained by steam distillation of Lemon grass.

OBS

Used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Cosmétologie
DEF

Liquide à odeur de citron et de verveine, de couleur jaune tirant parfois sur le rouge, obtenu par distillation des feuilles de lemongrass. Aromatisant. On l'emploie aussi en cosmétologie, en pharmacie et en parfumerie.

Spanish

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Record 9 1998-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A yellow to reddish brown essential oil that has an odor of lemon or verbena, is obtained especially from either of two lemon grasses(Cymbopogon citratus or C. flexuosus), and is used chiefly as a perfume(as in soap) and as a source of the aldehyde citral.

OBS

Lemon-grass oil [is a] natural flavoring agent used in lemon and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, and chewing gum.

OBS

Indian or ’Cochin’ lemon grass oil, the principal lemon grass oil of commerce, is from C. flexuosos which is indigenous to India, and the so-called ’West Indian’ oil is from C. citratus which is widely cultivated in India, Guatemala, Haiti, East and West Africa, and other tropical countries. The Indian oil is a reddish-yellow or brownish-red mobile liquid with a very stong verbana-like odour, while the ’West Indian’ oil is pale yellow to yellowish-brown and has an odour similar to but somewhat lighter in character than that of the indian oil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Huile essentielle produite par distillation de deux espèces de plantes aromatiques du genre Cymbopogon (Cymbopogon citratus et C. flexuosus).

CONT

Essence de lemongrass. [...] Usages - Thérapeutique (carminatif), parfumerie, cosmétique, savons, préparation de l'ionone, du citral.

Spanish

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Record 10 1987-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
OBS

Peut aussi être un adjectif.

Spanish

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