1. Plural of cadmium; soft, silvery-white metallic chemical elements (atomic number 48) used in batteries, pigments, and plating.
Usage: Typically used in technical, scientific, or industrial contexts.; Cadmium is toxic and regulated in many applications.

Examples

• Cadmiums are commonly found in rechargeable batteries.
• The factory reduced its use of cadmiums in manufacturing processes.
• Cadmiums were historically used to create bright yellow pigments in paints.
• Environmental regulations limit the amount of cadmiums that can be released into water.
• Scientists study the effects of cadmiums on human health.