didymium

/daɪˈdɪmiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral consisting of a silicate of didymium, used in spectroscopy to absorb yellow light and make red objects appear brighter.

“The researchers used a didymium filter to enhance the visibility of the red glow in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • red filter
  • spectroscopic filter

Antonyms

  • light amplifier
  • spectroscopic absorber