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plat·i·num  (pltn-m)

n.

1. Symbol Pt A silver-white metallic element occurring worldwide, usually mixed with other metals such as iridium, osmium, or nickel. It is ductile and malleable, does not oxidize in air, and is used as a catalyst and in electrical components, jewelry, dentistry, and electroplating. Atomic number 78; atomic weight 195.08; melting point 1,772°C; boiling point 3,827°C; specific gravity 21.45; valence 2, 3, 4. See Table at element.

2. A medium to light gray.

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[New Latin, from Spanish platina, platinum; see platina.]

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platinum

Noun

a silvery-white metallic element, very resistant to heat and chemicals: used in jewellery, laboratory apparatus, electrical contacts, dentistry, electroplating, and as a catalyst Symbol: Pt[Spanish platina silvery element]

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platinum  (pltn-m)

Symbol Pt

A soft, ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element that usually occurs with osmium, iridium, palladium, or nickel. It has a high melting point and does not corrode in air. Platinum is used as a catalyst and in making jewelry, electrical contacts, and dental crowns. Atomic number 78; atomic weight 195.08; melting point 1,772°C; boiling point 3,827°C; specific gravity 21.45; valence 2, 3, 4. See Periodic Table.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

platinum - a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits atomic number 78, Pt noble metal - any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation

Translations

platinum [ˈplætɪnəm] n → platino

platinum [ˈplætɪnəm] n → platine m

platinum [ˈplætɪnəm] n → Platin nt

platinum [ˈplætɪnəm] n → platino

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platinum

n / adj platinum [ˈplӕtinəm]

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