A heavy, silver-white, precious metallic element (Pt; at. no. 78; at. wt. 195.08), hard to melt and not affected by oxygen or most acids, but capable of being hammered or pressed thin, much used for chemical utensils and for jewelry.

【化】铂；白金(元素符号 Pt；原子序 78；原子量 195.08)。