platinum group

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Definition of platinum group in English English dictionary

In chemistry a group of elements with related properties similar to that of platinum. Notably high resistance to chemical activity, particularly oxidation and reaction with acids. The platinum group consists of the elements ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum. In the periodic table of elements they are in period 5 or 6 and in groups 8, 9 or 10

Hyphenation

pla·ti·num group

Turkish pronunciation

plätnım grup

Pronunciation

/ˈplatnəm ˈgro͞op/ /ˈplætnəm ˈɡruːp/