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cadmium [ˈkædmıəm] N CHEM

cadmium

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The contact wires are twin cadmium copper ones, twin wires being necessary because of the high installed power rating of the trams (1 megawatt). en.wikipedia.org

Many diverse agents have been used including, traditionally, derivatives of heavy metals (lead, cadmium). en.wikipedia.org

One of the canisters was wrapped in cadmium, and one in tin. en.wikipedia.org

About 86% of all cadmium production was used in batteries during 2009. en.wikipedia.org

The inhalation of cadmium can cause severe damage to the lungs and is also known to cause kidney damage. en.wikipedia.org

In 2009, 86% of cadmium was used in batteries, predominantly in rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. en.wikipedia.org

It was used for a long time as a pigment and for corrosion resistant plating on steel while cadmium compounds were used to stabilize plastic. en.wikipedia.org

The phosphors can also contain toxic elements such as cadmium. en.wikipedia.org

A downside to the cadmium selenide dots, however, is that they are highly toxic to the body. en.wikipedia.org

Cadmium is also found in some industrial paints and may represent a hazard when sprayed. en.wikipedia.org

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