tantalite


tan·ta·lite

noun \ˈtan-tə-ˌlīt\

Definition of TANTALITE

: a mineral consisting of a heavy dark lustrous oxide of tantalum and usually other metals (as iron or manganese)

First Known Use of TANTALITE

1805

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