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zirconium Definition


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zirconium
noun
    1. chem.
      (symbol Zr, atomic number 40) a silvery-grey metallic element that is resistant to corrosion and absorbs neutrons, used in certain alloys and as a coating for fuel rods in nuclear reactors.
Etymology: 19c: from zircon.



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