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Meaning of cobalt
a hard, silvery-white, ferromagnetic, and brittle element
Etymology of cobalt
The word "cobalt" has its roots in German, from the word "Kobold", meaning "goblin" or "evil spirit", likely due to the fact that cobalt was difficult to extract and process, and the toxic properties of its compounds
The word was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the metal, and its meaning has since expanded to include the pigment and other related concepts
Synonyms
Definitions
- A hard, silvery-white, ferromagnetic, and brittle element, used in the production of alloys, magnets, and pigments
- * A blue pigment made from cobalt oxide, used in painting, ceramics, and glassmaking
Usage Examples
- The artist used cobalt blue to create a vibrant and striking painting
- * The company specializes in extracting cobalt from ore for use in electronics and other applications
- * The cobalt alloy is strong, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion
Antonyms
nonmetal
nonferrous
nonmagnetic
diamagnetic
paramagnetic
aluminum
carbon
silicon
phosphorus
sulfur
chlorine
argon
nitrogen
oxygen
fluorine
neon
helium
hydrogen
lithium
sodium
potassium
calcium
magnesium
barium
radium
cesium
francium