Definition of Platinoid

1. a. Resembling platinum.

2. n. An alloy of German silver containing tungsten; -- used for forming electrical resistance coils and standards.

Definition of Platinoid

1. Adjective. Of or resembling platinum ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry) Any of several metals that resemble platinum in their chemistry; especially osmium, iridium and palladium ¹

3. Noun. An alloy of copper, nickel, tungsten, and zinc once used in heating elements ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Platinoid

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Medical Definition of Platinoid

1. An alloy of German silver containing tungsten; used for forming electrical resistance coils and standards. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Platinoid

platinizing
platino-
platinoan
platinochloric
platinochloric acid
platinochloride
platinochlorides
platinocyanate
platinocyanates
platinocyanic
platinocyanic acid
platinocyanide
platinocyanides
platinode
platinodes
platinoid (current term)
platinoids
platinoso-
platinotype
platinotypes
platinous
platinum
platinum-blonde
platinum arsenide
platinum black
platinum blond
platinum blonde
platinum compounds
platinum foil
platinum group

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