01 n. A comparatively rare element related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol Cd. …
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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.(Chem.)
Phrases & compounds
Cadmium yellow —
a compound of cadmium and sulphur, of an intense yellow color, used as a pigment.