platinum

plat-i-num · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A dense, silvery-white precious metal (chemical symbol Pt) used in jewelry and industrial applications.

  2. 2.

    A silvery-white or pale gray color.

  3. 3.

    (as adjective) Denoting a record, CD, or video that has sold a very high number of copies.

Related words

See also: gold, metal, silver
Synonyms: precious metal

Etymology

From Spanish platina ("little silver"), diminutive of plata ("silver"), from Old French plate ("metal plate").