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- [tan-tl-uh m]
- /ˈtæn tl əm/
- /ˈtæntələm/
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- [tan-tl-uh m]
- /ˈtæn tl əm/
Definitions of tantalum word
- noun tantalum a gray, hard, rare, metallic element occurring in columbite and tantalite and usually associated with niobium: used, because of its resistance to corrosion by most acids, for chemical, dental, and surgical instruments and apparatus. Symbol: Ta; atomic weight: 180.948; atomic number: 73; specific gravity: 16.6. 1
- noun tantalum chemical element 1
- noun tantalum a hard greyish-white metallic element that occurs with niobium in tantalite and columbite: used in electrical capacitors in most circuit boards and in alloys to increase hardness and chemical resistance, esp in surgical instruments. Symbol: Ta; atomic no: 73; atomic wt: 180.9479; valency: 2, 3, 4, or 5; relative density: 16.654; melting pt: 3020°C; boiling pt: 5458±100°C 0
- noun tantalum a hard, gray, ductile, corrosion-resistant, metallic chemical element found in various minerals and used in making nuclear reactors, chemical equipment, missiles, electronic components, etc.: symbol, Ta; at. no., 73 0
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Origin of tantalum
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < New Latin; named after Tantalus
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tantalum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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