Platinum

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A precious silvery-white metal that is highly resistant to heat and chemicals, used in jewellery, catalysts, and electrical contacts. It is one of the rarest and most valuable elements.

“The engagement ring featured a diamond set in platinum.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈplætɪnəm/

Syllables

plat·i·num

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Synonyms

precious metalelement

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Wordle

Contains common letters P, L, A, T, I, N, U, M with good distribution

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; 8-letter word excellent for bonus squares

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