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PLATINOID
Etymology
Adjective
platinoid (comparative more platinoid, superlative most platinoid)
Of or resembling platinum
Noun
platinoid (plural platinoids)
(chemistry) Any of several metals that resemble platinum in their chemistry; especially osmium, iridium and palladium
An alloy of copper, nickel, tungsten, and zinc once used in heating elements
Source: Wiktionary
Plat"i*noid, a. Etym: [Platinum + -oid.]
Definition: Resembling platinum.
Plat"i*noid, n. (Chem.)
Definition: An alloy of German silver containing tungsten; -- used for forming electrical resistance coils and standards.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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