palladium

rhodium$\longleftarrow$ 46 $\longrightarrow$silver

Pronunciation

• enPR: pəlā'dēəm, IPA ^(key): /pəˈleɪdiəm/

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Noun

Singular palladium

Plural none

Palladium

1. Palladium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 46.

   Palladium is often used to make surgical tools for doctors.

Singular palladium

Plural palladia

1. A palladium is a sacred object with the power to protect a city or country.

   The palladium at the city of Troy was a statue of Athena.