# coltan

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkoʊlˌtæn/

## Definitions
1. A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)₂O₆, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.

## Etymology
Blend of columbite + tantalite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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