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
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platinum::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atomic number 78, pt |
| Type of | noble metal |
Examples of platinum
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Palladium and platinum are mainly used in jewelry and autocatalysts in vehicles.
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Platinum Equity now owns a wide range of companies across a range of industries.
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Platinum nanocrystals selectively shaped using facet-specific peptide sequences.
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Unfortunately platinum-free fuel cells are still a long way from the test track.
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Everywhere else in the world it was a very non-bland platinum selling major hit.
From the guardian.co.uk
There's no problem with healthcare, say the millionaires with platinum policies.
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This year, palladium has soared 88 percent, and platinum has climbed 18 percent.
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Over time, the platinum dissolves, causing irreversible damage to the fuel cell.
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It still hits on the heady subject matter tackled on its platinum-selling debut.
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- 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
- Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is in group 10 of the periodic table of elements. ...
- Platinum is the thirteenth studio album released by the jazz fusion group Casiopea in 1987. The album featured a cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"--a song originally written by Paul Simon.
- Platinum is a color that is the metallic tint of pale greyish-white resembling the metal platinum.
- MV Discovery (formerly Island Venture, Island Princess, Hyundai Pungak and Platinum) is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery
- Platinum is the title of the third studio album recorded, but only the second to be released, by American country music artist Dean Miller. It was released in 2005 on Koch Records. It followed an unreleased second album, Just Me, which he recorded in 2002 for Universal South Records. ...
- In the pre-Mac OS X version of the Macintosh operating system, the Appearance Manager controlled the overall look of the Mac GUI widgets and supported several themes. ...
- The metallic chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal; Of a whitish grey colour, like that of the metal; Of a musical recording that has sold over one million copies (for singles), or two million (for albums)
- One of the rarest precious metals, platinum is also one of the strongest and heaviest, making it a popular choice for setting gemstone jewelry and watches. It has a rich, white luster, and an understated look. Platinum is hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant. ...
