platiniferous
Britishadjective
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On its western slope lies the famous auriferous and platiniferous land,* which has during ages yielded more than 13,000 marks of gold annually.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Humboldt, Alexander von
It is that platiniferous lead which we have to deal with in our future process.
From The Chemical History of a Candle by Crookes, William, Sir
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