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palladium, Pd, atomic number 46 | 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 | |
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police department, police, police force, PD, police service | the department of local government concerned with enforcing the law and preventing crime |