Platinum (en. Platinum)

ˈplæt.ɪ.nəm

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A precious silver-colored metal used in jewelry and industrial applications.
Jewelry made of platinum is often more expensive than gold.
Ang mga alahas na gawa sa platinum ay kadalasang mas mahal kaysa sa ginto.
An element in the periodic table with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78.
Platinum has a high level of durability and is not easily corroded.
Ang platinum ay may mataas na antas ng katatagan at hindi madaling kalawangin.

Etymology

From 'platino', a Spanish term meaning 'little silver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

platinum record
A term used to describe albums or songs that achieved high sales.
platinum record

Related Words

gold
A precious yellow-colored metal that is more common and used in jewelry.
ginto
silver
A precious white-colored metal often used in jewelry and industrial products.
pilak

Slang Meanings

On another level; of high quality or class.
Her performance at the concert was so platinum, wow!
Sobrang platinum ng performance niya sa concert, grabe!
As valuable as something or someone important.
For me, our friendship is platinum, nothing can compare to it.
Para sa akin, platinum ang pagkakaibigan namin, hindi ito matutumbasan.
Exclusive and prestigious, often used for rare items.
His watch is platinum, that's why it's so prestigious.
Yung relo niya, platinum, kaya naman napaka-prestigious.