Pd
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- noun
- Specialized
- Palladium, represented by the symbol Pd, is often used in jewelry to create a shiny finish.
Examples
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Many industrial applications utilize Pd for its catalytic properties and high melting point.
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The Pd in this alloy makes it more resistant to tarnishing, which is ideal for luxury goods.
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You will also find companies and institutions that offer PD as part of their mission.
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No clear profile of PD patients who will also suffer from depression has emerged.
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Teachers' attitudes toward PD and willingness to participate varied by career stage.
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Therefore, the educational reform movement must include new ways of designing and delivering PD to enhance student achievement.
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As professionals, the teachers all viewed PD as a means to continuous improvement in refining their pedagogical knowledge.
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Synonyms
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A silver-white metal used in jewelry, electronics, and to help chemical reactions
A rare silver-white metal used in jewelry and industry that helps chemical reactions and resists corrosion
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pd is the chemical symbol for the metal palladium, and it uses the capital 'P' and small 'd' from that name. The name palladium was given after the asteroid Pallas, so thinking of that space rock can help you remember the name; today Pd is the short label chemists use for this silver-white metal in jewelry and industry.