platinoid

adj, noun — 3 senses

platinoid

adj

Etymology From platinum + -oid.

1

Of or resembling platinum

platinoid

noun

Etymology From platinum + -oid.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several metals that resemble platinum in their chemistry; especially osmium, iridium and palladium

2

An alloy of copper (60%), zinc (24%), nickel (14%), tungsten (2%), and once used in heating elements

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