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coltan

Syllabification: (col·tan)
Pronunciation: /ˈkältan/

Definition of coltan

noun

  • a dull metallic mineral composed of columbite and tantalite, and refined to produce tantalum.

Origin:

early 21st century: from col(umbite) + tan(talite)

coltan in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of coltan in the British & World English dictionary