Niobium
noun
A soft, grey, ductile transition metal, used mainly for making steel special.
The properties of niobium make it a useful addition in some steel alloys.
Often appears as...
- niobium alloy
- niobium steel
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A soft, grey, ductile transition metal, used mainly for making steel special.
The properties of niobium make it a useful addition in some steel alloys.
Often appears as...
- niobium alloy
- niobium steel
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Specific
Used in contexts relating to materials science, engineering, and industry-related discussions.
Niobium's corrosion resistance makes it ideal for chemical pipelines.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Usage
The word isn't used in everyday conversation; it's specific to certain professions and studies.
During the lecture on advanced materials, the professor explained niobium's role in aerospace design.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Vocabulary
Considered a technical term and might be unfamiliar to those outside scientific or industrial fields.
The research paper detailed the niobium enhancement in superconducting wires.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Specific
Used in contexts relating to materials science, engineering, and industry-related discussions.
Niobium's corrosion resistance makes it ideal for chemical pipelines.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Usage
The word isn't used in everyday conversation; it's specific to certain professions and studies.
During the lecture on advanced materials, the professor explained niobium's role in aerospace design.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Vocabulary
Considered a technical term and might be unfamiliar to those outside scientific or industrial fields.
The research paper detailed the niobium enhancement in superconducting wires.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Specific
Used in contexts relating to materials science, engineering, and industry-related discussions.
Niobium's corrosion resistance makes it ideal for chemical pipelines.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Usage
The word isn't used in everyday conversation; it's specific to certain professions and studies.
During the lecture on advanced materials, the professor explained niobium's role in aerospace design.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Vocabulary
Considered a technical term and might be unfamiliar to those outside scientific or industrial fields.
The research paper detailed the niobium enhancement in superconducting wires.
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