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Webster 1913 Edition

Zirconia

Zir-co′ni-a

,
Noun.
[NL.]
(Chem.)
The oxide of zirconium (
ZrO2
), 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 Drummomd light.

Webster 1828 Edition

Zirconia

ZIRCONIA

,
Noun.
A peculiar earth obtained from the gem zircon; a fine white powder.

Definition 2024

zirconia

zirconia

English

Noun

zirconia ‎(countable and uncountable, plural zirconias)

  1. (chemistry) The 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

Derived terms

Translations

Latin

Noun

zircōnia

  1. nominative plural of zircōnium
  2. accusative plural of zircōnium
  3. vocative plural of zircōnium

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