Associations to the word «Columbite»

Wiktionary

COLUMBITE, noun. (mineral) A black mineral that is a mixed iron and manganese niobate and tantalate, and is the main ore of niobium and tantalum.

Dictionary definition

COLUMBITE, noun. A black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum.

Wise words

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