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MW→naphthene
First Known Use
circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
German Kobalt, alteration of Kobold, literally, goblin, from Middle High German kobolt; from its occurrence in silver ore, believed to be due to goblins
cod​dle
verb
cod·​dle
ˈkä-dᵊl
cod​dled; cod​dling ˈkä-dᵊl-iŋ Chemical Elements Table
    • First Known Use
    circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    German Kobalt, alteration of Kobold, literally, goblin, from Middle High German kobolt; from its occurrence in silver ore, believed to be due to goblins
    cod​dle
    verb
    cod·​dle
    ˈkä-dᵊl
    cod​dled; cod​dling ˈkä-dᵊl-iŋ Chemical Elements Table
    • First Known Use
    circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    German Kobalt, alteration of Kobold, literally, goblin, from Middle High German kobolt; from its occurrence in silver ore, believed to be due to goblins
    cod​dle
    verb
    cod·​dle
    ˈkä-dᵊl
    cod​dled; cod​dling ˈkä-dᵊl-iŋ