Definition of Zirconium

1. Noun. A lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon.

Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 40, Zr
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Substance meronyms: Baddeleyite, Zircon, Zirconium Silicate

Definition of Zirconium

1. n. A rare element of the carbon-silicon group, intermediate between the metals and nonmetals, obtained from the mineral zircon as a dark sooty powder, or as a gray metallic crystalline substance. Symbol Zr. Atomic weight, 90.4.

2. n. A rare element of the carbon-silicon group, intermediate between the metals and nonmetals, obtained from the mineral zircon as a dark sooty powder, or as a gray metallic crystalline substance. Symbol Zr. Atomic weight, 90.4.

Definition of Zirconium

1. Noun. a metallic chemical element (''symbol'' Zr) with an atomic number of 40. ¹

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Definition of Zirconium

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Medical Definition of Zirconium

1. A rare element of the carbon-silicon group, intermediate between the metals and nonmetals, obtained from the mineral zircon as a dark sooty powder, or as a gray metallic crystalline substance. Symbol Zr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zirconium

zircoloid
zircoloy
zircon
zircona
zirconate
zirconates
zirconation
zirconia
zirconian
zirconias
zirconic
zirconic acid
zirconiferous
zirconite
zirconites
zirconium (current term)
zirconium dioxide
zirconium granuloma
zirconium oxide
zirconium silicate
zirconiums
zirconocene
zirconocenes
zirconoid
zirconoids
zirconolite
zirconolites
zircons
zirconyl
zirconyls

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