English noun: Pd | |||
| 1. | Pd (substance) 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 jewelry | ||
| Synonyms | atomic number 46, palladium | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | metal, metallic element | ||