ˈkædmɪəm n. a
soft bluish-white
metallic element occurring
naturally with zinc ores,
and used in
the manufacture of solders and in electroplating. °Symb.:
Cd. øcadmium
cell Electr. a
standard primary cell. cadmium
yellow an
intense yellow
pigment containing cadmium
sulphide and used in paints etc. [obs. cadmia
calamine f. L cadmia f. Gk kadm(e)ia (ge) Cadmean (earth), f. Cadmus
legendary founder of Thebes: see -IUM]