English Explanatory Dictionary

coltan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)₂O₆, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊlˌtæn/

Word forms

coltan coltans

Etymology

Blend of columbite + tantalite.

Synonyms

columbite-tantalite
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