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cadmium

Syllabification: (cad·mi·um)

Pronunciation: /ˈkadmēəm/

Definition of cadmium

noun

the chemical element of atomic number 48, a silvery-white metal. (Symbol: Cd)
Cadmium occurs naturally in zinc ores and is obtained as a byproduct of zinc smelting. It is used as a component in low melting point alloys and as a corrosion-resistant coating on other metals