niobium

CEFRB2

/naɪˈoʊbiəm/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A chemical element used in strong metal alloys.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A single atom of this element.

Examples

  • Niobium is a chemical element with the symbol Nb.

  • 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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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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noun

Extra meaning

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

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Origin

noun

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