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platinum definition

plati·num (plat′'n əm)

noun

a silver-colored, malleable, ductile, metallic chemical element that is highly resistant to corrosion and tarnish, used as a chemical catalyst, for acid-proof containers, ignition fuses, jewelry, dental alloys, etc.: symbol, Pt; at. no., 78

Etymology: ModL < Sp platina, dim. of plata, silver < Prov, metal plate, silver bar, silver < VL *plattus, flat: see plate

adjective

☆ designating a record, tape, disc, video, etc. which has registered sales of a specified number, as two million, or value, as $1,000,000: platinum reflects a greater number or value than gold

Etymology: by assoc. with the platinum-plated copy awarded to the performer(s)

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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platinum Usage Examples

Possessives

  • rank: Calypso Gun in Multiplayer Beat the Fire And Water level with a ' Platinum ' rank and all 007 icons.

Converse of object

  • certify: The album was certified triple platinum in September 2004.

Adjective modifier

  • triple: The album was certified triple platinum in September 2004.

Modifies a noun

  • cardholder: Maximum initial credit limit of £ 5,000 for Classic cardholders; £ 10,000 for Gold cardholders & £ 15,000 for Platinum cardholders.

Noun used with modifier

  • XT: ATI has wrestled the graphics performance crown away from Nvidia with its new Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition.
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platinum quotes

I shoot the Hippopotamus With bullets made of platinum, Because if I use the leaden ones His hide is sure to flatten 'em.

-Belloc, (Joseph) Hilaire Pierre

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