TANTALIC
Tan*tal"ic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to tantalum; derived from, or containing, tantalum; specifically, designating any one of a series of acids analogous to nitric acid and the polyacid compounds of phosphorus.
TANTALISM
Tan"ta*lism, n. Etym: [See Tantalize.]
Defn: A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by
the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable;
tantalization. Addison.
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people Josiah Quincy.
TANTALITE
Tan"ta*lite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. tantalite.] (Min.)
Defn: A heavy mineral of an iron-black color and submetallic luster.
It is essentially a tantalate of iron.
TANTALIZATION
Tan`ta*li*za"tion, n.
Defn: The act of tantalizing, or state of being tantalized. Gayton.
TANTALIZE
Tan"ta*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tantalized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tantalizing.] Etym: [From Tantalus: cf. F. tantaliser.]
Defn: To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment. Thy vain desires, at strife Within themselves, have tantalized thy life. Dryden.