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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Men who work in fields where they are exposed to radiation, environmental toxins (pesticides, lead, mercury, or cadmium), or high temperatures are more at risk for infertility.
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Burning coal also generates millions of tons of ash, which can contain toxic heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and cadmium.
—Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
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Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024
Burning coal also generates millions of tons of ash, which can contain toxic heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and cadmium.
—Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 1 May 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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