cobaltous

adjective

co·​bal·​tous kō-ˈbȯl-təs How to pronounce cobaltous (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing cobalt especially with a valence of two

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobaltous was in 1863

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“Cobaltous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobaltous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cobaltous

adjective
co·​bal·​tous kō-ˈbȯl-təs How to pronounce cobaltous (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing cobalt especially with a valence of two
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