niobium

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/naɪˈoʊbiəm/

Definition of niobium

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

“One should use hypoallergenic jewelry made of surgical grade stainless steel, titanium, 14- or 18-karat gold, or niobium, especially for initial piercings.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

“One should use hypoallergenic jewelry made of surgical grade stainless steel, titanium, 14- or 18-karat gold, or niobium, especially for initial piercings.”
(countable)A single atom of this element.

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

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