Definition of Columbite

1. Noun. A black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum.

Exact synonyms: Niobite
Terms within: Atomic Number 41, Nb, Niobium, Atomic Number 73, Ta, Tantalum
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Columbite

1. n. A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high specific specific gravity. It is a niobate (or columbate) of iron and manganese, containing tantalate of iron; -- first found in New England.

Definition of Columbite

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Columbite

Columba palumbus
Columbia
Columbian
columbian mammoth
Columbia Mental Maturity Scale
Columbia River
columbia sk virus
Columbia tiger lily
Columbia University
columbic
Columbidae
Columbiformes
columbiform bird
columbine
columbines
columbite (current term)
columbite-tantalite
columbites
columbium
columbium
columbiums
columbo
Columbus
Columbus Day
columel
columella
columella
columellae
columellar
columella auris

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