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The symbol of platinum is


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  • A symbol is an abbreviation or short representation of an element. It represents one atom of the element. Every element has a symbol. The symbol of every element is usually derived from its English or Latin name.
  • The symbol of platinum is derived from Spanish Platina meaning silver.

Therefore, the symbol of platinum is Pt.


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