Cobalt
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hard, silver-white metallic element that is ferromagnetic and serves as a trace nutrient in both plant and animal biology.
“The vivid blue pigment in the ceramic glaze was achieved using cobalt compounds.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/
Syllables
co·balt
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