zirconium


Definition: Meaning of, zirconium in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / zəːˈkəʊnɪəm /

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zirconium zirconiums
  1. a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon
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zirconium used in phrases

  • zirconium dioxide (noun)
    1. a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes
  • zirconium oxide (noun)
    1. a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes
  • zirconium silicate (noun)
    1. a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
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