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zirconia

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…

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8
Starts with
Z
Ends with
A
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
19
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OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. 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.

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