columbite-tantalite

Definitions of columbite-tantalite
  1. noun
    a valuable black mineral combining niobite and tantalite; used in cell phones and computer chips
    synonyms: coltan
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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