platinize

[plat-n-ahyz]

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verb (used with object), plat·i·nized, plat·i·niz·ing.

to coat or plate with metallic platinum.

Also especially British, plat·i·nise.

Origin of platinize

First recorded in 1815–25; platin(um) + -ize

Related formsplat·i·ni·za·tion, noun

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Related Words for platinize

layer, scale, enamel, overlay, laminate, cover, flake, gild, foil, face, stratify, silver, bronze, nickel, anodize, chrome, encrust, electroplate

British Dictionary definitions for platinize

platinize

platinise

verb

(tr) to coat with platinum

Derived Formsplatinization or platinisation, noun

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