platinum

/plˈætɪnəm/

/ˈpɫætənəm/, /ˈpɫætnəm/

Platinum

platino

a valuable silver-gray heavy metal that is highly unreactive and ductile, used in jewelry making, medicine and a range of other industries

sinónimos : atomic number 78

What is "platinum"?

Platinum is a lustrous, silver-white metal with excellent resistance to corrosion and high melting point. It is a precious metal and is one of the rarest elements found in the Earth's crust. Due to its durability, ductility, and non-reactivity with other elements, platinum is widely used in jewelry making, particularly for engagement and wedding rings. Platinum is also used in a variety of other applications, including in electronics, automobiles, and medical equipment. Due to its rarity and high demand, platinum is often more expensive than gold.

Ejemplos

1. Platinum has a very high melting point.

2. Their album Straight Outta Compton went platinum.

3. Platinum was conductive.

4. Platinum is the king of this.

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