kædˈmɪdɪm

Definitions

1. noun

A soft, bluish-white, highly toxic, metallic element that is used in the manufacture of pigments, batteries, and other products.

“The factory worker carefully handled the cadmium rods to avoid exposure to the toxic substance.”

2. chemistry

Symbol Cd, a chemical element of the zinc group with atomic number 48.

“The chemist studied the properties of cadmium in the laboratory.”