cadmium
noun/ˈkædmiəm/
Frequency rank: #14,980 most common English word
Meaning
a soft, bluish-white metallic element used in batteries, pigments, and industrial coatings.
Example sentence
The artist chose paints containing cadmium to achieve that vivid yellow hue.
Synonyms & related words
- cd
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