(n.) A metallic element, intermediate in value between silver and gold, occurring native or alloyed with other metals, also as the platinum arsenide (sperrylite). It is heavy tin-white metal which is ductile and malleable, but very infusible, and characterized by its resistance to strong chemical reagents. It is used for crucibles, for stills for sulphuric acid, rarely for coin, and in the form of foil and wire for many purposes. Specific gravity 21.5. Atomic weight 194.3. Symbol Pt. Formerly called platina.
Example Sentences:
(1) The results demonstrated that K2PtCl4 was bound to a greater degree than CDDP in this system with 3-5 and 1-2 platinum atoms respectively, bound per transferrin molecule.
(2) • This article was amended on 1 September 2014 because an earlier version described Platinum Property Partners as a buy-to-let mortgage lender.
(3) The potential loss of NH3 in such platinum complexes may lead to additional products over time.
(4) Platinum deer mice are conspicuously pale, with light ears and tail stripe.
(5) The diameters of regenerating crypts were measured at various times after X-rays and cis-platinum given either alone or in combination.
(6) Cis-platinum treatment is considered to be effective and useful for gynecological cancer.
(7) Analyses of mitotic activities and chromosome aberrations in lymphocytes of human peripheral blood have been utilized to evaluate 24-hour cytotoxic and genetic effect of various concentrations (0, 12, 60, 120, 240, 360 mumol l-1) of ethylmalonate platinum (EM-Pt) in vitro.
(8) Excretion into urine within 24 hours was in the range of 54.2% to 92.2% of the administered platinum.
(9) The time dependency of the antitumour activity of (-)-(R)-2-aminomethylpyrrolidine(1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylato++ +)platinum(II) monohydrate (DWA2114R) was examined in mice inoculated i.p.
(10) Primary therapy consisted of surgery, usually unilateral oophorectomy, and cis-platinum-based VAB chemotherapy.
(11) Methods have been reviewed for alkylating agents, platinum compounds, antitumour antibiotics, antimetabolites, alkaloids, suramin, 1-hydroxy-3-amino-propylidene-1,1-bisphosphonate and tamoxifen.
(12) We conclude that the major difference between these two lines was the glutathione-related detoxification of platinum.
(13) In order to determine possible risk factors and to assess the value of platinum microcoils added to polyvinyl alcohol particles in preoperative embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations in adults, we reviewed our experience with this procedure.
(14) A mixed platinum (II) complex with tert-butylamine and doxorubicin (coordinated via the amino-group) has been synthesized and tested for antitumor activity.
(15) Unlike cisplatin, bis(platinum) complex binding does not unwind supercoiled DNA.
(16) F-Pt in serum remained more than 90% of total platinum following IP CBDCA until 12 hours after administration.
(17) These data suggest that carrier ligand effects seen in resistant cell lines may be due, in part, to differences in accumulation of platinum, repair of Pt-DNA adducts, and tolerance of Pt-DNA adducts.
(18) To obtain pharmacokinetic data on anticancer drugs, we measured concentrations of plasma and tumor tissue for Cis-platinum, Adriamycin and Bleomycin in operated patients and xenografts.
(19) The effect of various fuel additives on the ability of platinum-palladium catalytic converters to remove the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon components of automotive exhaust has been examined.
(20) Afferent nerve activity is recorded with a monopolar platinum wire electrode from filaments of the mesenteric nerves that run between the artery and vein supplying the segment.
Premium
Definition:
(n.) A reward or recompense; a prize to be won by being before another, or others, in a competition; reward or prize to be adjudged; a bounty; as, a premium for good behavior or scholarship, for discoveries, etc.
(n.) Something offered or given for the loan of money; bonus; -- sometimes synonymous with interest, but generally signifying a sum in addition to the capital.
(n.) A sum of money paid to underwriters for insurance, or for undertaking to indemnify for losses of any kind.
(n.) A sum in advance of, or in addition to, the nominal or par value of anything; as, gold was at a premium; he sold his stock at a premium.
Example Sentences:
(1) He added: "Jobs and innovation and skills are really at a premium and are so needed, particularly in a place like the UK."
(2) Increasing food inflation means families within this group have to pay a £280 cost of living "premium" as they spend a greater share of their budget on essentials (which have risen faster than other goods) compared with higher-income households.
(3) It is likely most simply cannot afford full unsubsidized premiums.” Similarly, an analysis by the Urban Institute predicts that many of those who will lose their subsidies won’t be able to afford it without them and will cancel their insurance as a result.
(4) Rupert Murdoch has a battle on his hands to win over leading shareholders in BSkyB, who scent the opportunity for a high-stakes game of brinkmanship and are pushing for a premium price of well over £10bn for full control of the pay-television company.
(5) They are also concerned that house insurance premiums may increase substantially," she said.
(6) Houlihan said there was no sign that the "premium sports rights bubble" was about to burst: "Premium live sport delivers large audiences, typically characterised by an attractive demographic profile.
(7) • You can make a quick search for outstanding NS&I premium bond prizes online using the prize checker .
(8) Patients were randomized to have their skin closed with either continuous subcuticular non-absorbable polypropylene 'prolene' suture (33 patients) or metal skin staples (Autosuture 'Premium' or Davis and Geck 'Oppose'; 33 patients).
(9) The national obsession with smartphones and tablets appears to be firing demand for EE's faster service, despite its premium price.
(10) Debenhams said it also trailed behind its rivals in terms of convenience because it lacked a competitive range of premium delivery options.
(11) The company, which claims to have more than 24 million users, a quarter of whom pay for its premium ad-free service, has a $200m credit line from lenders including Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, any of which could take the lead role in a flotation and earn millions in fees.
(12) The company’s success reflects affluent shoppers’ willingness to pay extra for products perceived to be of high quality, made with premium ingredients.
(13) This is in contrast to regular monthly premium payments which incur no further cost to the consumer if cancelled.
(14) In early February , about 70% of those who signed up for Aetna health plans through Obamacare went on to pay their premiums.
(15) The aim would be to raise insurance premiums and other shipping costs, and so boost oil prices as a way of inflicting pain on the west and replacing revenues lost through the embargo.
(16) Total costs (premium and out-of-pocket) for enrollees are 10 to 40 per cent lower than those for comparable people with health insurance.
(17) Almost 15,000 adopted children, many of them teenagers, will miss out on a £1,900 "pupil premium" for publicly funded schools in England, to provide extra help for them, according to the support group Adoption UK .
(18) A number of companies, including B&Q, Tesco and Morrisons have raised basic pay only to cut perks and premium payments for weekend, holiday or late working.
(19) I think that’s why 70% of the public now supports public ownership … the passengers pay a premium for privatisation.” For Cash, the short changing of passengers to benefit a few shareholders is symptomatic of the current regime – austerity for the many and prosperity for the few.
(20) However, even if you prefer Marmite to marmalade on your toast, citrus peel is a powerful tool in the kitchen, especially at this time of year, when bright, fresh flavours are at a premium.