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zirconia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /zɜːˈkəʊ.ni.ə/
  • US: /zɝˈkoʊ.ni.ə/
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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: zirconium oxide, zirconium dioxide

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: oxide

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: zircone — oxide of zirconium
  • Italian: zirconia — oxide of zirconium
  • Polish: cyrkonia — oxide of zirconium