Associations to the word «Palladium»

Wiktionary

PALLADIUM, noun. A safeguard (from a statue of Athena that was believed to safeguard the ancient city of Troy).
PALLADIUM, noun. A metallic chemical element (symbol Pd) with an atomic number of 46.
PALLADIUM, noun. (countable) A single atom of this element.
PALLADIUM BLACK, noun. A coarse, sponge-like form of elemental palladium that offers a large surface area for hydrogen adsorption and can be used as a catalyst for hydrogenation reactions.
PALLADIUM BLACK, noun. A black precipitate of elemental palladium, which forms on decomposition of palladium complexes.
PALLADIUM HYDRIDE, noun. (chemistry) A form of metallic palladium that has adsorbed a substantial amount of elemental hydrogen into the interstices of its structure.

Dictionary definition

PALLADIUM, noun. 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.

Wise words

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