The word "Cobaltine" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /kəʊˈbɔːltiːn/. The first syllable is pronounced with an /əʊ/ vowel sound followed by a /b/ consonant sound. The second syllable starts with a /b/ sound and is followed by an /ɔː/ vowel sound. The last syllable is pronounced with a /t/ sound, an /iː/ vowel sound, and ends with a nasal /n/ sound. Cobaltine is a rare mineral that is used in the production of alloys and magnets.
Arsenical ore of cobalt.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Cobaltine" comes from the element cobalt, which is named after the German word "kobold". "Kobold" meant "goblin" or "evil spirit" in German folklore, as cobalt-bearing minerals were often associated with poisonous and difficult-to-extract substances. The suffix "-ine" indicates the presence of a specific chemical compound or element, hence "Cobaltine" denotes something related to or containing cobalt.