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niobic

[ nahy-oh-bik, -ob-ik ]
/ naɪˈoʊ bɪk, -ˈɒb ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
of or relating to niobium; columbic.
of or derived from niobic acid.
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Origin of niobic

First recorded in 1835–45; niob(ium) + -ic
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British Dictionary definitions for niobic

niobic
/ (naɪˈəʊbɪk, -ˈɒbɪk) /

adjective
of or containing niobium in the pentavalent stateAlso: columbic
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