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tantalite

/tænˈtæl.aɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does tantalite mean?

noun

A mineral species of the tantalum niobium oxide group, with the chemical formula Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6. It is a major source of the metal tantalum.

Example

"The geologist discovered a large deposit of tantalite in the remote region."

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