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Definition
Cadmium; a toxic, silvery-gray metallic chemical element with atomic number 48, used in electroplating and batteries.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing industrial safety, environmental pollution, or chemistry. It is strictly a technical noun and lacks the colloquial flexibility of everyday objects or materials.
Examples
This type of battery contains cadmium.
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Grammar guides
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