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Cadmium
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A metallic element that occurs naturally in tiny amounts in air, water, soil, and food. It is a byproduct of zinc refining and is used to make batteries, pigments, plastics, alloys, and electroplate. It is also found in tobacco and tobacco smoke. Exposure to high levels of cadmium may cause certain cancers and other health problems. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An element with atomic symbol Cd, atomic number 48, and atomic weight 112.4. (NCI Thesaurus)
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