platinic chloride: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “platinic chloride” mean?
A compound of platinum(IV) with chlorine, specifically PtCl₄.
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Meaning and Definition
A compound of platinum(IV) with chlorine, specifically PtCl₄.
A reddish-brown, crystalline, deliquescent solid used as a precursor in platinum chemistry and as a reagent in some analytical and synthetic processes.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Spelling and terminology are identical; differences are minimal and restricted to lab contexts (e.g., 'vial' vs 'phial' may appear in surrounding text).
Connotations
None; purely a technical chemical term.
Frequency
Extremely rare outside chemistry, metallurgy, and materials science texts.
Grammar
How to Use “platinic chloride” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “platinic chloride” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The platinic chloride solution was carefully filtered.
American English
- The platinic chloride compound is highly hygroscopic.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in specialized chemistry, materials science, and electroplating research papers.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used in precise chemical synthesis, catalysis, and analytical chemistry procedures.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “platinic chloride”
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Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “platinic chloride”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “platinic chloride”
- Using 'platinum chloride' ambiguously.
- Confusing its reddish-brown solid form with its acid form (chloroplatinic acid).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Platinic chloride (PtCl₄) is a salt, while chloroplatinic acid (H₂PtCl₆) is an acid derived from it by reaction with HCl.
It is used in chemical synthesis as a precursor for other platinum compounds, in catalysis, and historically in platinum plating and photography.
The '-ic' suffix in traditional inorganic nomenclature indicates the higher of two common oxidation states (+4 for platinum, vs. '+ous' for +2).
Like many heavy metal compounds, it is toxic and an irritant. It requires proper handling in a controlled laboratory environment.
A compound of platinum(IV) with chlorine, specifically PtCl₄.
Platinic chloride is usually technical/scientific in register.
Platinic chloride: in British English it is pronounced /pləˈtɪnɪk ˈklɔːraɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /pləˈtɪnɪk ˈklɔːraɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'platinum' in its high oxidation state (+4), so it's 'platin-IC', needing more 'chlor-ide' atoms (four).
Conceptual Metaphor
Chemical reagent as a building block.
Practice
Quiz
What does 'platinic' specify in the term 'platinic chloride'?