platinic
Definition
Adjective (Chemistry): Relating to or containing platinum, especially in its higher valence state (typically tetravalent platinum), as opposed to platinous (divalent platinum).
Usage Examples
- (Substances containing platinum in a +4 oxidation state.)
- (A specific acid of tetravalent platinum.)
Advanced Usage
- "platinic chloride": A compound of platinum and chlorine where platinum has a valence of four; also known as platinum tetrachloride.
- The researcher synthesized platinic chloride to study its electronic properties. (A specific platinum compound used in coordination chemistry.)
Variants and Related Words
Platinous (adj): Relating to platinum in its lower valence state (typically divalent).
- Platinous compounds are generally less stable than platinic ones. (Divalent platinum substances.)
Platinum (n): The metallic element itself, symbol Pt.
- Platinum is a precious metal used in jewelry and catalytic converters. (The base element.)
Synonyms
- Platinum-bearing: containing platinum.
- Platinoid: resembling or related to platinum (though often used for alloys).
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms exist for this specialized chemical term.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (No phrasal verbs are associated with this technical adjective.)