Noun: palladium pu'ley-dee-um
- 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 jewellery
"Palladium is used in catalytic converters";
- Pd, atomic number 46
Derived forms: palladiums
Type of: metal, metallic element
Encyclopedia: Palladium, Llandudno