cadmium

Meanings

• Noun

  A toxic, silvery-white metal. It is chemically related to zinc and mercury and is found in small amounts in zinc ores. It is used in batteries, pigments, and alloys.

  - "Cadmium is a dangerous metal that can cause health problems."
  - "The battery in my car contains cadmium."

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Variants

List of all variants of cadmium that leads to same result
cadmium , cadmiums , cadmium sulfide , cadmium sulfides , cadmium telluride

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'cadmia', named after the mining town in Bohemia where it was first mined.

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Trivia

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1. Cadmium is one of the densest elements on the planet.

2. Cadmium is a member of the chalcogenide group of elements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zinc: Cadmium is chemically related to zinc and is often found in the same ores.

2. Battery: Cadmium is commonly used in batteries, particularly in rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.

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Culture

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Cadmium has been used in various art forms due to its bright, vibrant colors when used as a pigment. However, its toxicity has led to health concerns and restrictions on its use.

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   - Imagine a shiny, silvery metal with a toxic warning label.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cadmium with batteries and toxicity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that cadmium is a metal that starts with the letter C and is commonly used in batteries.

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