palladium

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pal·la·di·um pə-ˈlā-dē-əm How to pronounce palladium (audio)

capitalized : a statue of Pallas whose preservation was believed to ensure the safety of Troy

plural palladia pə-ˈlā-dē-ə How to pronounce palladium (audio)

: something that affords effectual protection or security : safeguard sense 2a

… this political persecution being, somehow or other, the grand palladium of our liberties …

Washington Irving

… lend authority to the view that the true palladium of every people is its language …

Ferdinand Schevill

palladium

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: a silver-white ductile malleable metallic element that is used especially in electrical contacts, as a catalyst, and in alloys see Chemical Elements Table

palladous

pə-ˈlā-dəs How to pronounce palladium (audio)

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Pallas Athena was one of the poetical names given to the Greek goddess Athena (although it's no longer clear what Pallas was supposed to mean), and the original palladium was a statue of Athena that was believed to have the power to protect the ancient city of Troy. When an asteroid belt was discovered between Mars and Jupiter, most of the asteroids were named after figures in Greek mythology, and one of the first to be discovered was named Pallas in 1803. In the same year, scientists isolated a new silvery metal element, which they named palladium in honor of the recently discovered asteroid.

单词	palladium
释义	palladium 1 of 2 noun (1) pal·la·di·um pə-ˈlā-dē-əm 1 capitalized : a statue of Pallas whose preservation was believed to ensure the safety of Troy 2 plural palladia pə-ˈlā-dē-ə : something that affords effectual protection or security : safeguard sense 2a … this political persecution being, somehow or other, the grand palladium of our liberties … Washington Irving … lend authority to the view that the true palladium of every people is its language … Ferdinand Schevill palladium 2 of 2 noun (2) : a silver-white ductile malleable metallic element that is used especially in electrical contacts, as a catalyst, and in alloys see Chemical Elements Table palladous pə-ˈlā-dəs adjective Did you know? Pallas Athena was one of the poetical names given to the Greek goddess Athena (although it's no longer clear what Pallas was supposed to mean), and the original palladium was a statue of Athena that was believed to have the power to protect the ancient city of Troy. When an asteroid belt was discovered between Mars and Jupiter, most of the asteroids were named after figures in Greek mythology, and one of the first to be discovered was named Pallas in 1803. In the same year, scientists isolated a new silvery metal element, which they named palladium in honor of the recently discovered asteroid. Synonyms Noun (1) caution fail-safe precaution preventive safeguard See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Latin, from Greek palladion, from Pallad-, Pallas Noun (2) New Latin, from Pallad-, Pallas, an asteroid First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1803, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition palladium noun pal·la·di·um pə-ˈlād-ē-əm : 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 Chemical Elements Table palladium noun as in precaution a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance precaution preventive safeguard protection armor shield screen wall fail-safe ward caution guard cover
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