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Zirconia

Noun CEFR B2
zɜːˈkəʊ.ni.ə

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaiszircone
DeutschZirkonia
Italianozirconia
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Zirconic zirconic acid zirconide zirconifluoride zirconite Zirconium

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