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Cad"mi*um (?), n. [NL. See
Cadmia.] (Chem.) A comparatively rare element
related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white
metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol Cd. Atomic weight
111.8. It was discovered by Stromeyer in 1817, who named it from
its association with zinc or zinc ore.

Cadmium yellow, a compound of cadmium
and sulphur, of an intense yellow color, used as a
pigment.

Cad"rans (?), n. [Cf. F.
cadran. Cf. Quadrant.] An instrument with a
graduated disk by means of which the angles of gems are measured
in the process of cutting and polishing.

||Ca"dre (?), n. [F. cadre,
It. quadro square, from L. quadrum, fr.
quatuor four.] (Mil.) The framework or
skeleton upon which a regiment is to be formed; the officers of a
regiment forming the staff. [Written also
cader.]

Ca*du"ca*ry (?), a. [See
Caducous.] (Law) Relating to escheat,
forfeiture, or confiscation.

Ca*du"ce*an (?), a. Of or
belonging to Mercury's caduceus, or wand.


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