Translingual
Etymology
A proposed alchemical symbol for platinum, derived from the symbols for the planetary metals gold ⟨☉⟩ and iron ⟨♂⟩, as platinum (previously known as 'white gold') was often found mixed with iron. This symbol for the newly discovered metal platinum was created in order to have a symbol to apply to the newly discovered planet Uranus.
Symbol
⛢
- (astronomy, astrology) Uranus.
- (alchemy, rare) platinum.
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with ⚦.
- While neither symbol is exclusive, ⟨⛢⟩ is more common in astronomy and ⟨♅⟩ in astrology. Use of either in astronomy is now uncommon.
Synonyms
- (astronomy, astrology): ♅
- (alchemy): ☽☉
Derived terms
- (alchemy): ⛢⃞ (platinum foil)
Gallery
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An abstract variant
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Symbol on a plaque
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Transit of Uranus
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