OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 5073

niobium

/naɪˈoʊbiəm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
niobio
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.
One should use hypoallergenic jewelry made of surgical grade stainless steel, titanium, 14- or 18-karat gold, or niobium, especially for initial piercings.
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