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niobium

nio·bium

UK/naɪˈoʊbiəm/ US/ˌnaɪˈoʊbiʌm/ uncommon

noun

Origin

From Niobe + -ium, because of the element's affinity with tantalum, named after Niobe's father Tantalus.

Phrases

  • niobium carbide
  • niobium chloride
  • niobium pentachloride

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