platinize

/ˈplætɪnaɪz/
verb
  1. To coat or plate something with platinum metal.
    • The jeweler will platinize the silver ring to give it a more durable finish.
    • Scientists often platinize electrodes to improve their conductivity in experiments.
    • The factory uses a special process to platinize the surface of surgical instruments.
  2. To combine or treat with platinum, especially in chemical or industrial processes.
    • The chemist learned how to platinize the catalyst for the reaction.
    • They platinize the fibers to make them resistant to high temperatures.
    • The company developed a method to platinize glass for use in advanced optics.
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