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English
Etymology
From platinum + -oid.
Adjective
platinoid (comparative more platinoid, superlative most platinoid)
- Of or resembling platinum
Noun
platinoid (plural platinoids)
- (chemistry) Any of several metals that resemble platinum in their chemistry; especially osmium, iridium and palladium
- An alloy of copper, nickel, tungsten, and zinc once used in heating elements
Translations
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French platinoïde.
Noun
platinoid n (plural platinoide)
- platinoid (alloy)
Declension