platinate

noun, verb — 2 senses

platinate

noun

UK /ˈplatɪnət/

Etymology From platinum + -ate (“derivative”).

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several oxyanions of platinum, or the salts containing these ions.

Derived terms: hexafluoroplatinate

platinate

verb

UK /ˈplatɪneɪt/

Etymology From platin + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To platinize.

Derived terms: platination

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