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cobalt in Chinese

cobalt in Chinese is 鈷, 钴 — cobalt means a hard, silvery-grey metallic chemical element (symbol Co, atomic number 27), used to make alloys and pigments.

cobalt in Chinese

noun
Pronounced:
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.
noun
Pronounced:
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.

What does "cobalt" mean?

  1. noun A hard, silvery-grey metallic chemical element (symbol Co, atomic number 27), used to make alloys and pigments.
    "Cobalt is added to steel to make it more heat-resistant."
  2. noun A deep, vivid blue colour, named after a pigment made from the metal.
    "The ceramic bowl was glazed a striking cobalt."
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cobalt in a sentence

  • Cobalt is added to steel to make it more heat-resistant.
  • The ceramic bowl was glazed a striking cobalt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cobalt" in Chinese?

"cobalt" in Chinese is 鈷, 钴. cobalt means: A hard, silvery-grey metallic chemical element (symbol Co, atomic number 27), used to make alloys and pigments.

How do you pronounce 鈷?

"cobalt" in Chinese is 鈷, pronounced "gǔ".

How do you use "cobalt" in a sentence?

Example: "Cobalt is added to steel to make it more heat-resistant." In Chinese, "cobalt" is 鈷, 钴.

Are there other ways to say "cobalt" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cobalt": 鈷, 钴.

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