platinum

English

/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/, /ˈplæt.nəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value.
  • A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.
  • (music) A single or album that has achieved platinum sales, i.e. over 1 million or 2 million.

Etymology

Suffix from English der derived from Spanish, Castilian platina (little silver).

Origin

Spanish

platina

Gloss

little silver

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