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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cadmium

/kædˈmɪdəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cadmium mean?

noun

A soft, bluish-white, malleable, ductile, and toxic transition metal, used in batteries, pigments, and as a catalyst. It is also used in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Example

"The artist used cadmium to create a vibrant, blue-green pigment in her painting."

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