Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Cadmium (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Cadmium is often used in the production of rechargeable batteries due to its high conductivity and ability to withstand corrosion.
  • The mining company took steps to minimize the environmental impact of extracting cadmium from the zinc ores.
  • Prolonged exposure to cadmium has been linked to a range of serious health problems, including kidney damage and certain types of cancer.
  • The artist mixed a small amount of cadmium with other metallic powders to achieve the desired shade of blue in her sculpture.
  • The use of cadmium in industrial processes has been restricted in some countries due to concerns about its toxicity and potential harm to human health.

Synonyms

  • Cd
  • Atomic Number 48

Hypernyms

  • Metal
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use