platine

Definitions of platine
  1. noun
    a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
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    type of:
    mécanique, mécanisme
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
  2. noun
    a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
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    type of:
    plate-forme, podium
    a raised horizontal surface
  3. noun
    a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
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