Definition

A type of salt that contains niobium and oxygen, often used in various chemical applications.

Example

The scientist studied the properties of niobate in the laboratory.

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Have you ever heard of niobate?

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It's a type of salt used in some materials science applications.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Niobate is derived from 'Niobe', the name of a figure in Greek mythology, who was the daughter of Tantalus and was turned to stone by the gods. The suffix '-ate' is commonly used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid. Therefore, niobate refers to a compound derived from niobium, named after the mythological figure Niobe.

Memory Tip

Think of Niobate as a compound related to 'Niobe', the mythological figure, and remember that the '-ate' ending indicates it is a type of salt or compound.

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