Synonyms of palladium

palladium

noun

pə-ˈlā-dē-əm 

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

• precaution
• preventive
• safeguard
• protection
• shield
• armor
• wall
• screen
• fail-safe
• caution
• ward
• guard
• cover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of palladium

Catalytic converters made with precious metals palladium, platinum and rhodium are especially targeted, according to the Justice Department. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The serpentinization reactions can generate native metals such as iron and the iron-nickel alloy awaruite (which can contain palladium, too). — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

But that’s around 1 percent of global annual palladium and thallium—a remarkable amount to eject into space. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

For example, not all companies offer silver, platinum and palladium. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026