platinum

n. a heavy, silver-white metal that is very expensive and does not rust easily.

n. a dense, malleable, and highly unreactive transition metal with atomic number 78, valued for its rarity and industrial utility.

“The wedding ring was made of platinum because it is stronger than gold.”

“Platinum is an essential component in catalytic converters due to its ability to facilitate chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.”

n. an award for a song or album that has sold a very large number of copies.

n. a certification awarded to a musical recording that has reached a specific high-volume sales threshold, typically one million units.

“The band's latest album went platinum within just three weeks of its release.”

“Achieving platinum status in the digital era requires a complex calculation of both physical sales and millions of verified streams.”

n. a type of strong medicine used to treat cancer.

n. a class of chemotherapy drugs containing platinum compounds used to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

“The doctor explained that the treatment would involve a course of platinum.”

“The patient responded well to the platinum-based regimen, though the oncologists monitored closely for signs of renal toxicity.”

Technical

adj. a very pale, silvery-grey colour.

adj. denoting a metallic, whitish-grey colour of low saturation.

“She decided to dye her hair a bright platinum blonde.”

“The interior designer recommended platinum silk curtains to complement the cool tones of the marble flooring.”

v. to finish every single task and challenge in a video game.

v. to earn every available trophy or achievement in a video game, thereby completing it in its entirety.

“I spent all weekend trying to platinum my favourite RPG.”

“He was determined to platinum the game, even though it required finding hundreds of hidden collectibles scattered across the map.”

Slang · Informal