zirconia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/zɜːˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /zɝˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-zirconia.wav

zirconia zirconias

zirconium dioxide

zircon zircona

cubic zirconia zirconian

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