zirconia

Thân thiện

A jeweler examines a brilliant zirconia gemstone under a bright light.

Definition

Noun: - A white, crystalline, inorganic compound (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂). It is a very hard, refractory material known for its high thermal stability, chemical inertness, and strength. It is used in various industrial applications.

Usage

• As a material/substance: 'Zirconia' is used to refer to the compound itself as a raw or processed material.
  • The lab synthesized a new form of zirconia for testing.
  • Zirconia's properties make it suitable for extreme environments.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Dental crowns are often made from zirconia because it is strong and tooth-colored.
  • The thermal barrier coating on the jet engine turbine blade contains zirconia.
  • The abrasive powder was composed of fine zirconia particles.

Advanced Usage

• "Cubic zirconia": A stabilized form of zirconia (with added yttria) that is optically flawless and used as a diamond simulant in jewelry.
  • The ring featured a large cubic zirconia stone.

Variants and Related Words

• Zirconium dioxide (n): The systematic chemical name for zirconia.
• Zirconium (n): The metallic element (Zr) from which zirconia is derived.
• Zircon (n): A natural mineral (zirconium silicate) that is a common source for obtaining zirconium and zirconia.

Synonyms

• Zirconium oxide: A direct synonym.
• ZrO₂: The chemical formula.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• zirconium oxide
• zirconium dioxide