Cadmium

Definition of Cadmium

Cad´mi`um
n.1.(Chem.) 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.
Cadmium yellow
a compound of cadmium and sulphur, of an intense yellow color, used as a pigment.

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atomic number 48, calamine, Cd, hemimorphite, metal, metallic element
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