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tantalum

/tænˈtæləm/ noun · British & US
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What does tantalum mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73, a blue-gray lustrous transition metal used in electronic components, particularly in capacitors and resistors.

Example

"The new smartphone features a tantalum capacitor to improve its battery life."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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