German Kobold “goblin” → cobalt
Cobalt takes its name from German Kobold, a goblin or troublesome spirit. Miners applied the name to difficult ores before it became the familiar name of the metallic element.
German Kobold “goblin” → cobalt
Cobalt takes its name from German Kobold, a goblin or troublesome spirit. Miners applied the name to difficult ores before it became the familiar name of the metallic element.
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