Columbite

Translation of "columbite" into Russian

Noun

columbite

columbites pl

Columbite is an important ore of niobium.

Колумбит является важной рудой ниобия.

Noun

A black mineral consisting of an oxide of iron, manganese, niobium, and tantalum, typically occurring in granite and pegmatites.

The geologist discovered a rich vein of columbite in the old quarry.

Adjective

Containing, relating to, or characteristic of the mineral columbite.

The engineers analysed the columbite ore before extraction.