TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PLATINUM MINERALS [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
CONT

Platinum is one of the group of six elements in Group VIII of the Periodic Table which because of numerous resemblances are collectively designated the platinum metals.

OBS

Platinum minerals. Platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium and iridium are members of a group characterized by high specific gravity, unusual resistance to oxidizing and acidic attack, and high melting point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Ensemble des six métaux : ruthénium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium et platine.

OBS

Est pris pour «minerai» de platine.

DEF

Métaux rares qui accompagnent le platine dans ses minerais. (Ce sont l'osmium, l'iridium, le palladium, le rhodium et le ruthénium).

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: