cadmium
noun
cad·mi·um
ˈkad-mē-əm 
: a toxic bluish-white malleable ductile divalent metallic element used especially in batteries, pigments, and protective platings see Chemical Elements Table
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Heavy metal contamination: In addition to mercury, sardines may be contaminated by other heavy metals, such as cadmium and lead.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The tests that found cadmium examined TCL's quantum dot film supplies.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024
Why Does My Water Smell Fishy? Presence of Barium or Cadmium
Barium or cadmium in the water can cause a fishy smell.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Now, a new study is adding to emerging research showing that exposure to metals such as cadmium, uranium and copper may also be associated with the leading cause of death worldwide — cardiovascular disease.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The tests that found cadmium examined TCL's quantum dot film supplies.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024
Why Does My Water Smell Fishy? Presence of Barium or Cadmium
Barium or cadmium in the water can cause a fishy smell.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Now, a new study is adding to emerging research showing that exposure to metals such as cadmium, uranium and copper may also be associated with the leading cause of death worldwide — cardiovascular disease.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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cadmium
noun
cad·mi·um
ˈkad-mē-əm
: a bluish white metallic element used especially in protective coatings see element
Medical Definition
cadmium
noun
cad·mi·um
ˈkad-mē-əm
: a bluish white malleable ductile toxic bivalent metallic element used especially in protective platings and in bearing metals
—symbol Cd
see Chemical Elements Table
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