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tantalic

tantalic

9.9
Containing the metal tantalum, often with a high positive charge
  • adjective
  • /ˈtæn.təl.ɪk/
  • Specialized
: tántalico
  • Researchers studied the properties of tantalic oxide in advanced capacitors.

Examples

  • The laboratory synthesized a tantalic compound for use in electronic components.

  • The tantalic compounds are essential in modern electronics.

  • The mineral sample was identified as a tantalic ore by the geologist.

  • Researchers are studying tantalic oxides for their unique properties.

  • The laboratory synthesized a tantalic compound for use in electronic components.

  • Researchers studied the properties of tantalic oxide in advanced capacitors.

  • Researchers are studying tantalic oxides for their unique properties.

Surface Forms

tantalic positive

Morphology

tantalic = tantalum (transparent) = tantal + ic

Formation is the regular chemical adjective pattern: stem of the element name 'tantalum' plus '-ic' to mean 'relating to tantalum'.

Etymology

The word tantalic comes from the metal tantalum, which was named after the mythical king Tantalus, who could not reach the food and water in front of him. Because the metal's compounds were hard to dissolve or reach, scientists chose that name, so tantalic means 'containing tantalum' and is related to the word 'tantalize'.