Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

platinum black

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: plat-inum black
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A soft, dull black powder consisting of finely divided metallic platinum obtained by reduction and precipitation from its solutions. It absorbs oxygen to a high degree, and is employed as an oxidizer.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

""In the meanwhile," remarked Carrados, "if you find the time hang heavy on your hands you might look up the subject of 'platinum black.' […] It is a chemical that has the remarkable property of igniting hydrogen or coal gas by mere contact," replied Carrados. "Think how useful that may be if you haven't got a match!""

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

iridium black

Questions

What does platinum black mean?: A soft, dull black powder consisting of finely divided metallic platinum obtained by reduction and precipitation from its solutions. It absorbs oxygen to a high degree, and is employed as an oxidizer.

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