Zirconia

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounThe oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.

Synonyms

zirconium dioxide zirconium oxide sulfated tetragonal composites stabilised zirconite zircona zircon light zirconate zircon zirconolite

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