Definition

A mineral that has a nearly silver-white color and is made up of arsenic, sulfur, and cobalt.

Example

Cobaltine is often used in the production of pigments due to its vibrant color.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cobaltine?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a mineral that's kind of silver-white and contains cobalt.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about different minerals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cobaltine is derived from 'cobalt' (from German 'Kobalt', meaning goblin or evil spirit, referring to the troublesome nature of the metal) and the suffix '-ine' (meaning pertaining to or related to). The word 'cobaltine' refers to a substance that is related to or derived from cobalt.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cobalt' as a troublesome metal associated with goblins, and remember that 'cobaltine' means something related to cobalt.

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