cobalt
Translation
cobalt
Examples
Cobalt is a hard, silvery-white chemical element.
Cobalt is a hard, silvery-white chemical element.
She painted the sky a deep cobalt blue.
She painted the sky a deep cobalt blue.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) the chemical element Cobalt is used in alloys.
((as an adjective)) a deep blue colour She wore a cobalt scarf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for the color) azure, sapphire blue
Etymology
From German 'Kobold', meaning 'goblin', because miners believed goblins stole silver and left this metal instead.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'goblin' (Kobold) who loves the colour blue, hence 'cobalt blue'.