'Platinoid' definitions:

Definition of 'Platinoid'

From: GCIDE
  • Platinoid \Plat"i*noid\, n. (Chem.) An alloy of German silver containing tungsten; -- used for forming electrical resistance coils and standards. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Platinoid'

From: GCIDE
  • Platinoid \Plat"i*noid\, a. [Platinum + -oid.] Resembling platinum. [1913 Webster]