HyperDic: palladium

English > 1 sense of the word palladium:
NOUNsubstancepalladium, Pd, atomic number 46a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum
palladium > pronunciation
Soundspahley'diyahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > palladium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry.
SynonymsPd, atomic number 46
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishnúmero atómico 46, paladio, paladión, Pd
Catalannúmero atòmic 46, pal·ladi, Pd

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