Zirconia

Word ZIRCONIA
Character 8
Hyphenation zir co ni a
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Zirconia"

What do we mean by zirconia?

Cubic zirconia. noun

An oxid, ZrO, of the metal zirconium, resembling alumina in appearance. It is so hard as to scratch glass. noun

This earth is now of industrial value as the chief material used in the ‘glower’ of the Nernst incandescent electric lamp. The glower commonly consists of about 85 per cent. zirconia and 15 per cent. yttria or mixed earths of that class. noun

The oxide of zirconium (ZrO2), 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. noun

A colorless form of zirconia similar in appearance and refractivity to diamond, and used as a substitute for diamonds in inexpensive jewelry; -- also known by the acronym CZ. 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 used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light. noun

A white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes 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 used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.

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The word "zirconia" in example sentences

You know there's real zircon and there's synthetic cubic zirconia, which is created as a fake diamond and made in a lab? ❋ Unknown (2011)

According to Ms Garmendia, using a ceramic material called zirconia (Zr02), carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles of zirconia, a prothesis that will last more than 150 years can be produced. ❋ Editors (2010)

This difficulty exists principally with an oxide such as zirconia, because it cannot be compressed in so hard a cake that it would not be carried off quickly. ❋ Nikola Tesla (1899)

April 20th, 2010 at 4: 01 am zirconia-blank says: the analyst is the lie, the expert in the TV and so on is only the wastrel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Other examples of the Indian princes looking westward for their luxuries include a spectacular 1,000-carat diamond and ruby Cartier necklace although many of the stones have been replaced with cubic zirconia after the originals were lost or sold off commissioned by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, and several stunning saris made in the traditional style by Parisian couture houses. ❋ Larissa Archer (2011)

Star Trek Academy Ring 925silver w/purp. zirconia stone ❋ Unknown (2009)

“It would be like stealing a diamond ring and finding out it was only a zirconia.” ❋ Richard Paul Evans (2011)

Violet handed over a pair of clip-on chandelier earrings made of black stones and cubic zirconia. ❋ Kelly Keaton (2011)

The added way to accept it fabricated is to actualize or carve it yourself in wax and again accept a cubic zirconia jewelry casting it in gold or argent for you. ❋ Unknown (2010)

April 20th, 2010 at 1: 37 am zirconia-blank says: right-wing? left-wing? who can ruin all? ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think the politics is show of the benefit somepeople. supply dental zirconia ❋ Unknown (2010)

One project is trying to use zirconia, a tin byproduct, to create solid oxide fuel cells. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The company claims this in-ear model is the first to use zirconia, which reportedly has less resonance than either aluminum or plastic. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You'll know to keep your cubic zirconia studs under two carats. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Bizarrely enough, "If I Was President" includes a warning that "it's not all that's bling that's diamond/Most of y'all wear cubic zirconia." ❋ Unknown (2010)

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