Term Name: | cadmium dichloride |
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Synonyms: | [CdCl2], Caddy, cadmium chloride, cadmium dichloride, cadmium(2+) chloride, cadmium(II) chloride, CdCl2, Dichlorocadmium, Kadmiumchlorid |
Definition: | A cadmium coordination entity in which cadmium(2+) and Cl(-) ions are present in the ratio 2:1. Although considered to be ionic, it has considerable covalent character to its bonding. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:35456] ( EBI ) |