plat·i·num
ˈpla-tə-nəm 
ˈplat-nəm
often attributive
1
: a precious grayish-white noncorroding ductile malleable heavy metallic element that fuses with difficulty and is used especially in chemical ware and apparatus, as a catalyst, and in dental and jewelry alloys see Chemical Elements Table
2
: a moderate gray
: qualifying for a platinum record
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Watch companies often use a symbolic element to indicate platinum editions (Patek Philippe sets a diamond on the case between the lower lugs, and Rolex graces its platinum editions with ice-blue dials).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2024
Along with The World Is a Ghetto and All Day Music, WAR counts 17 gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums in its catalog.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
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Noun
An integrated bracelet, made from the same 950 platinum as the case, has been redesigned with reshaped lines, a steeper slope and a slimmer clasp.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Watch companies often use a symbolic element to indicate platinum editions (Patek Philippe sets a diamond on the case between the lower lugs, and Rolex graces its platinum editions with ice-blue dials).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Strait's 40-plus year career is unprecedented Strait’s music career spans more than four decades and includes 60 No.1 singles and 33 platinum and multi-platinum albums.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2024
Along with The World Is a Ghetto and All Day Music, WAR counts 17 gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums in its catalog.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Platinum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platinum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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plat·i·num
ˈplat-nəm, -ᵊn-əm
: a heavy precious grayish white noncorroding ductile malleable metallic element that fuses with difficulty and is used especially in chemical ware and apparatus, as a catalyst, and in dental and jewelry alloys
—symbol Pt
see Chemical Elements Table
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