palladium

noun

pə-ˈlā-dē-əm How to pronounce palladium (audio)
Definition of palladiumnext
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

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Recent Examples of palladium Strong upward momentum spilled over into silver, platinum, and palladium. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust (SPPP) and Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) both hold physical precious metals, experiencing significant declines as platinum, palladium, and silver slump after a 2025 surge. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 For example, not all companies offer silver, platinum and palladium. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026 That price can surge into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars if those cards are made of metals like palladium, platinum, or gold. — Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for palladium
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precaution
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  • Preventing Naegleria fowleri cases Williams said people should focus on taking precautions when entering fresh water.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In accordance with town protocol, officials suspended swimming at South Beach for several hours as a precaution, allowing personnel to assess conditions before later lifting the water restrictions.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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