First Known Use: 14th century
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1palladium
noun pal·la·di·um \pə-ˈlā-dē-əm\
Definition of PALLADIUM
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capitalized : a statue of Pallas whose preservation was believed to ensure the safety of Troy
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plural pal·la·dia \-dē-ə\ : safeguard 2a
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Origin of PALLADIUM
Middle English, from Latin, from Greek palladion, from Pallad-, Pallas
2palladium
noun
Definition of PALLADIUM
: a silver-white ductile malleable metallic element that is used especially in electrical contacts, as a catalyst, and in alloys — see element table
— pal·la·dous \pə-ˈlā-dəs\ adjective
Origin of PALLADIUM
New Latin, from Pallad-, Pallas, an asteroid
First Known Use: 1803
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palladium
noun pal·la·di·um \pə-ˈlād-ē-əm\
Medical Definition of PALLADIUM
: a silver-white ductile malleable metallic element of the platinum group that is used especially in electrical contacts, as a catalyst, and in alloys—symbol Pd; see element table
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