platinoid

American  

[plat-n-oid] / ˈplæt nˌɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling platinum.

   the platinoid elements.

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noun

1. any of the metals, as palladium or iridium, with which platinum is commonly associated.

2. an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel, to which small quantities of such elements as tungsten or aluminum have been added.

platinoid British  

/ ˈplætɪˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. containing or resembling platinum

   a platinoid metal

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Etymology

Origin of platinoid

First recorded in 1860–65; platin(um) + -oid

Example Sentences

It was early used in German silver to the extent of 1 or 2 per cent. to make platinoid, an alloy possessing a high resistance which varies only slightly as the temperature changes.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

A = √d� / 500 for copper wires A = √d� / 4000 for iron wires A = √d� / 5000 for platinoid wires.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

The addition of a trace of tungsten to German silver, as in platinoid, also largely increases the resistance.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

For cheap bells, therefore, there is a great temptation to use some other white metal, such as silver, german silver, platinoid, etc.

From Electric Bells and All About Them A Practical Book for Practical Men by Bottone, S. R.

The platinoid coil was insulated from the water by shellac varnish.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various