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Meaning of palladium in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈleɪdiəm/

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  1. Noun

    palladium

    Etymology

    early 19th century: modern Latin, from Pallas, the name given to an asteroid discovered just before the element (see Pallas)

    Definitions

    1. a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum

    Examples

    • « occurs in some copper and nickel ores »
    • « does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry »

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