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tantalum

/ˈtæn.tə.ləm/

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noun

/ˈtæn.tə.ləm/C2formalscientific
  • ruТвёрдый, серый, блестящий металлический элемент, обладающий высокой устойчивостью к коррозии, обычно встречающийся в таких минералах, как ниобит, фергусонит и танталит.

A hard, grey, lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion, typically found in minerals such as niobite, fergusonite, and tantalite.

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  1. Chemical elementC1formalscientific

    A hard, grey, lustrous metallic element with high resistance to corrosion, used in electronics and medical implants.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Tantalum is often used in capacitors for mobile phones.
    • The surgeon used a tantalum plate to repair the bone fracture.
    • Due to its corrosion resistance, tantalum is ideal for chemical processing equipment.
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