tantalite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark-brown mineral that is an ore of tantalum and niobium, of the chemical formula (Fe, Mn) Ta₂O₆.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæntl̩aɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tantalite.wav

Word forms

tantalite tantalites

Etymology

From tantalum + -ite.

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