cadmium
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Noun — A soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48.
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cadmium metal
a sample of cadmium
It is a technical term, used mainly in chemistry and science.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from German Cadmium. That in turn goes back to the Ancient Greek word for calamine, a mixture of minerals containing cadmium, which was named after the king Cadmus.
Full origin of cadmium →Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol for cadmium?
The chemical symbol for cadmium is Cd.
What is the atomic number of cadmium?
Cadmium has an atomic number of 48.
What does cadmium look like?
Cadmium is a soft, silvery-white metal.
