zirconium
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Noun — A lustrous grey-white metallic element with the symbol Zr and atomic number 40.
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zirconium metal
zirconium alloy
zirconium oxide
a sample of zirconium
It is a technical word used mainly in chemistry, materials science and geology.
Etymology
The word is a New Latin coinage formed from zircon, the name of the mineral. It is a doublet of jargonium.
Full origin of zirconium →Frequently asked questions
What is zirconium?
Zirconium is a chemical element with the symbol Zr. It is a tough, shiny, grey-white metal from the transition group.
What is the atomic number of zirconium?
The atomic number of zirconium is 40.
How do you pronounce zirconium?
It is pronounced zur-KOH-nee-um, with the stress on the second syllable.
