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DictionarypalladiumMetallic element
noun

palladium

puh-LAY-dee-uhm/pəˈleɪdiəm/

A silvery-white metallic chemical element used in alloys and catalysts.

The palladium bar bears the element’s symbol, Pd.

A silvery palladium bullion bar stamped with the elemental symbol Pd, beside a polished plain ring and a small industrial metal strip.
Etymology
palladGreekPallas; Athena
+iumLatinelement-name ending

Pallas, another name for Athena, also named an asteroid. That newly discovered asteroid inspired Wollaston's name for the metal.

In context

Kwiat Diamonds1:03
created with 18 karat gold, which means 18 of 24 parts - or 75% gold content. The other 25% would be comprised of less precious metals, such as copper or palladium.
The 4Cs - Carat vs Karat

More examples

  • Palladium is a silvery-white metal.
  • The laboratory measured the palladium in the alloy.
  • Demand for palladium affected the metal’s price.

Forms

palladium