cadmium

cadmium definition - medical

cad·mi·um (kădˈmē-əm)

noun Symbol Cd
A soft metallic element occurring primarily in zinc, copper, and lead ores that is used in low-friction fatigue-resistant alloys, solders, batteries, nuclear reactor shields, and electroplating. Atomic number 48.

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