NYT Dictionary
COLTAN
/ˈkoʊlˌtæn/NounAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)₂O₆, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Blend of columbite + tantalite.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
columbite-tantalite
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023.