platinoid
adjective
resembling platinum
noun
- an alloy of copper, nickel, zinc, and tungsten, having a strong resistance to electric current: used in resistors, thermocouples, etc.
- any metal associated with platinum
See platinoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(plătˈn-oidˌ)
adjective Resembling platinum.
noun- An alloy of copper, nickel, tungsten, and zinc, formerly used in electric coils.
- A metal chemically resembling platinum, especially osmium, iridium, or palladium.
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