pd (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word Pd:
NOUN	substance	Pd, palladium, atomic number 46	a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum

English > Pd: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaning	A 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.
Synonyms	palladium, atomic number 46
Broader	metallic element, metal	Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanish	número atómico 46, paladio, paladión, Pd
Catalan	número atòmic 46, pal·ladi, Pd

HyperDic: pd