PELOPIUM

Pe*lo"pi*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. Pelops, brother of Niobe, Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: A supposed new metal found in columbite, afterwards shown to be identical with columbium, or niobium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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14 November 2024

FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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