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