Zirconium

/zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/

Synonyms for "zirconium" (17 found)

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Closest matches (4)

Noun(1 words)
atomic number 40

Strong matches (5)

Noun(3 words)
the metal zirconiumzirconium chemistryzirconium chloride

Related words (8)

Noun(8 words)
zirconium compoundszirconium elementzirconium metalzirconium oxidezirconium saltszrzr elementzr metal

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chemical compoundchemical elementinorganic compoundmaterialmetalmetallic element

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4 entries
zirconium alloyzirconium carbidezirconium chloridezirconium oxide

Collocations

6 entries
nuclear grade zirconiumzirconium alloyzirconium dioxidezirconium fuel claddingzirconium metalzirconium oxide

Inflections

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Derivations

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zirconium alloyzirconium chemistryzirconium compoundzirconium oxide

Sample sentences

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Zirconium alloys are often used in nuclear reactors because they resist corrosion in hot water.

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The ring was advertised as being made of zirconium, which is both durable and lightweight.

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When heated, zirconium can burn with an intense white flame.

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The mineral zircon is the most important natural source of zirconium.

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