Concept information

pollution > contamination > chemical contamination > cadmium contamination

Preferred term

cadmium contamination  

Definition

  • The release and presence in the air, water and soil of cadmium, a toxic, metallic element, from sources such as the burning of coal and tobacco and improper disposal of cadmium-containing waste.

Broader concept

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1101

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