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coltans

coltans is the plural of coltan.

Meaning of coltan

Noun

coltan (countable and uncountable, plural coltans)

  1. A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)₂O₆, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.
    • Coltan is used for the production of tantalum capacitors.

Questions about coltans

What is coltans the plural of?
Coltans is the plural of coltan.

Words near coltans in the dictionary

  1. colt's tooth
  2. colt's-feet
  3. colt's-foot
  4. colt's-foots
  5. coltan
  6. coltans
  7. Coltauco
  8. colted
  9. Colten
  10. colter
  11. colterol

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