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coltan

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒltan/
Definition of coltan

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dull metallic mineral which is a combination of columbite and tantalite and which is refined to produce tantalum.

Origin:

1990s: from columbite + tantalite

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