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palladium

/pəˈleɪ.di.əm/

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noun

/pəˈleɪ.di.əm/C1formalscientific
  • ruСеребристо-белый металлический элемент, относящийся к платиновой группе, встречающийся в некоторых медных и никелевых рудах. Он не тускнеет при обычных температурах и используется в сплавах, в том числе с золотом для ювелирных изделий.

A silver-white metallic element belonging to the platinum group, found in certain copper and nickel ores. It does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used in alloys, including with gold for jewelry.

uncountable

  1. Chemical elementC1formalscientific

    A rare, silver-white metallic element of the platinum group, resembling platinum, occurring in some copper and nickel ores, and used in jewelry, electronics, and catalytic converters.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Palladium is often used in catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions.
    • The jeweler created a ring using a palladium alloy.
    • Scientists study palladium for its unique chemical properties.
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