platiniferous

The geologist examines a platiniferous rock sample in the laboratory.

Definition

Adjective: Containing or yielding platinum.

Usage Examples

• (A mineral deposit that contains platinum.)
• (Rocks that yield platinum.)

Advanced Usage

• "Platiniferous ore": Ore that contains platinum in economically extractable quantities.
  • The platiniferous ore was sent to the refinery for processing. (Ore with significant platinum content.)

Variants and Related Words

• Platinum (n): a precious, silvery-white metal.
  • The ring was made of platinum. (A valuable metal.)
• Platinoid (adj): resembling or containing platinum.
  • The platinoid alloy was used in electrical contacts. (An alloy similar to platinum.)

Synonyms

• Platinum-bearing: containing platinum.
  • The platinum-bearing rock was carefully assayed. (Rock containing platinum.)
• Platinic: relating to or containing platinum (usually in a higher oxidation state).
  • The platinic compound was studied in the laboratory. (A compound containing platinum.)

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms exist for this highly technical term.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (No phrasal verbs are associated with this word.)