ZIRCONIA

Noun

zirconia (countable and uncountable, plural zirconias)

(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

Source: Wiktionary


Zir*co"ni*a, n. Etym: [NL.] (Chem.)

Definition: 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 Drummomd light.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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