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zirconia Definition

zir·co·nia (zər kōnē ə)

noun

zirconium oxide

Etymology: ModL < zircon + -ia: so named (1789) by Klaproth (see tellurium)

zirconia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stabilize: This arrangement was derived for the reduction in corrosion properties within the cell through the use of the ceramic yttria stabilized zirconia.
  • stabilize: A doping strategy will be evaluated for a selected ceramic such as partially or fully stabilized zirconia.
  • base: He is working on the broad area of zirconia based TBCs.
  • set: Crafted in 9ct. gold there is a cubic zirconia set at either end of the ' coil ' .

Adjective modifier

cubic: Two solid looking silver vertical bridges rise on either side of the cubic zirconia, framing the pink stones.

Modifies a noun

  • element: Government and insurance engines over a zirconia element and with a brand.
  • jewelry: Part of the appeal of cubic zirconia jewelry is its remarkable ability to look exactly like real diamond jewelry.
  • jewelry: Member Profile: L.M. Jewelry Ltd. is one of the UK's leading importers of diamond and cubic zirconia set jewelry.

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