Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Demon of the mine - which metal's name originates from a word meaning this?

  1. Cobalt

  2. Nickel

  3. Vanadium

  4. Polonium
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Explanation

Cobalt's name originates from the German word 'Kobold' meaning 'goblin' or 'demon'. German miners called it 'earth demon' because they thought it was a troublesome ore that produced toxic arsenic gases when smelted, appearing to be cursed by underground spirits.

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