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platinum

pla·ti·num

UK/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ US/ˈplæt.nəm/ fairly common

noun

1.

a heavy precious metallic element; gray-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits

Synonyms

Origin

From Spanish platina (“little silver”) del Pinto ("of the Pinto") + -um.

Phrases

  • go platinum
  • platinammonium chloride
  • platinum anniversary
  • platinum arsenide
  • platinum black
  • platinum blond
  • platinum blonde
  • platinum coney
  • platinum dichloride
  • platinum disc

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