Cadmium

Word CADMIUM
Character 7
Hyphenation cad mi um
Pronunciations /ˈkædmiəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Cadmium"

What do we mean by cadmium?

A soft, bluish-white metallic element occurring primarily in zinc, copper, and lead ores, that is easily cut with a knife and is used in nickel-cadmium storage batteries, rustproof electroplating, nuclear reactor shields, solders, and in low-friction, fatigue-resistant alloys. Atomic number 48; atomic weight 112.41; melting point 321.1°C; boiling point 767°C; specific gravity 8.65; valence 2. cross-reference: Periodic Table. noun

Atomic weight, 112.1; chemical symbol, Cd. A metal discovered by Stromeyer in 1817, resembling tin in color and general appearance, and, like that metal, having a “cry” when bent. noun

A comparatively rare element related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol Cd. Atomic weight 111.8. It was discovered by Stromeyer in 1817, who named it from its association with zinc or zinc ore. noun

A compound of cadmium and sulphur, of an intense yellow color, used as a pigment. noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48. noun

A soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores noun

A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

A single atom of this element.

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The word "cadmium" in example sentences

Strohmeyer coined the name cadmium, derived from the Latin word cadmia which means calamine. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Even as companies intensify scrutiny of lead in products, cadmium is a newly recognized threat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Two years after sweeping rules sought to limit lead in children's products, another toxic heavy metal, cadmium, is causing concern. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The best explanation for the shift to making items that are predominantly cadmium is that Chinese manufacturers needed a cheap alternative to lead – and cadmium prices had plummeted due to excess supplies from the shriveling nickel-cadmium battery market. ❋ AP (2010)

The metal jewelry, intended for children, has high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The jewelry was manufactured in China and imported by Rhode Island company FAF, Inc. Some 55,000 pieces are being recalled for high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The move follows an "Associated Press" investigation that found items purchased in New York, Ohio, Texas and California had high levels of cadmium, which is linked to some cancers and other problems in children. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some 55,000 pieces are being recalled for high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cadmium sulfide (also called cadmium yellow) is used as a paint pigment. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Nearly the only cadmium mineral known is the sulphide, greenockite, but no deposits of this mineral have been found of sufficient volume to be called cadmium ores. ❋ Unknown (1915)

First Solar, the thin-film industry leader that makes photovoltaic panels using an older technology called cadmium telluride.

The government has regulations on the amount of lead that can be used in products, but there were no limits on cadmium, which is often used as a substitute for lead in cheap jewelry. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The development of prostate cancer can be facilitated by cadmium, which is present in cigarette smoke, in batteries and welding materials. ❋ Unknown (2010)

McDonald's recalls cadmium-tainted 'Shrek' glasses ❋ Unknown (2010)

Gradually scientists realized that cadmium (Cd) mixed with sulfur produced a clear sunny color that came to be known as cadmium yellow: ❋ Unknown (2010)

And if the mixture also included the element selenium, the result was a brilliant crimson now widely known as cadmium red. ❋ Unknown (2010)

DETAILS: "Happy" charm bracelets and football rings that were handed out at doctor and dentist offices around the country for the past five years were recalled by SmileMakers Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C. WHY: The jewelry contains high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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