Meaning of niobite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnʌɪə(ʊ)bʌɪt/

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  1. Noun

    niobite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher

    Definitions

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

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