Any of a class of dark blue polymeric complexes, a number of which have anti-tumour activity, which are formed by divalent platinum with amide ligands; (originally) specifically one formed with acetamide.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. After German Platinblau.
Definition of platinum blue in US English:
platinum blue
noun
Any of a class of dark blue polymeric complexes, a number of which have anti-tumour activity, which are formed by divalent platinum with amide ligands; (originally) specifically one formed with acetamide.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. After German Platinblau.