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- [kuh-luhm-bahyt]
- /kəˈlʌm baɪt/
- /kˈɒləmbˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-luhm-bahyt]
- /kəˈlʌm baɪt/
Definitions of columbite word
- noun columbite a black mineral consisting of a niobium oxide of iron and manganese in orthorhombic crystalline form: occurs in coarse granite, often with tantalite, and is an ore of niobium. Formula: (Fe, Mn)(Nb)2O6 3
- noun columbite a black, orthorhombic mineral, (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6, that is an ore of niobium and tantalum 3
- noun columbite a black, crystalline mineral, iron niobate, (Fe, Mn)Nb 2 O 6 , the principal ore of niobium, an end member of a series of solid solutions in which manganese and tantalum combine to form tantalite. 1
- noun columbite A black mineral, typically occurring as dense, tabular crystals, consisting of an oxide of iron, manganese, niobium, and tantalum. It is the chief ore of niobium. 1
- noun columbite (mineralogy) A black mineral that is a mixed iron and manganese niobate and tantalate, and is the main ore of niobium and tantalum. 0
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Origin of columbite
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; columb(ium) + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Columbite
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columbite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
columbite usage trend in Literature
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- what is columbite?
- what is columbite tantalite used for?
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