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Platinum . ( Of plate 1 ). 1. m. chemical element of no. atóm. 78 Metal in the Earth's crust is always native, in grains, included in certain minerals or alloyed with other metals. Colour silver, more heavy than gold, ductile and malleable, it is virtually unassailable and melts at very high temperature. Used to make special thermometers, crucibles and prosthesis, and their alloys are employed in jewelry, electronics and in the manufacture of scientific instruments. (Símb.) Pt ). 2. m. Mec. Each of the pieces that establish contact in a positive-ignition engine ignition ruptor. U m. in pl. ? V. Rubio Platinum