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Palladium: meaning, definitions and examples

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palladium

 

[ pษ™หˆleษชdiษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Palladium is a rare, silvery-white metal that is a member of the platinum group of metals. It has the atomic number 46 and is denoted by the symbol 'Pd'. Due to its excellent catalytic properties, palladium is widely used in catalytic converters in automobiles to reduce harmful emissions. Additionally, it is utilized in electronics, dentistry, and as an alloy in jewelry. It is known for its resistance to corrosion and oxidation, making it valuable in various industrial applications.

Synonyms

Pd, platinum group metal

Examples of usage

  • The catalytic converter contains palladium.
  • Palladium is used in high-end jewelry.
  • Research is ongoing into palladium's applications in electronics.

Translations

Translations of the word "palladium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palรกdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฒเคพเคกเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Palladium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ palladium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะฐะดั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pallad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฉใ‚ธใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palladium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paladio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paladyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”๋ผ๋“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุงุฏูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palladium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palladium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palladij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ palladรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะปะปะฐะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paladium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paladio

Etymology

The word 'palladium' originates from the Greek term 'palladion', which refers to a statue of the goddess Pallas Athena in ancient Greek mythology. The metal was named after the asteroid Pallas, which was discovered shortly before the element itself. The name was proposed by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803 when he first isolated palladium from platinum ore. Over time, the unique properties of palladium, such as its ability to absorb hydrogen and its superior catalytic capabilities, have solidified its reputation as a valuable material in various technologies and industries. Its discovery and subsequent applications have significantly transformed areas like automotive engineering and electronics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,604, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.