PALLADIUM

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 I. (noun) 

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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:

atomic number 46; palladium; Pd

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("palladium" is a kind of...):

metal; metallic element (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)

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