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zirconium

/zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/

Meanings
noun
A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

Examples :

"The scientist used zirconium in the lab experiment because it's a strong, light-reflective metal. "
element chemistry material substance science

Related Words

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration symbol

symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration refractory

refractory noun

/ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/

A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

"The furnace is lined with refractory to withstand the extreme heat of the melting process. "

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atomic noun

/əˈtɔm.ɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɑː.mɪk/

An atomic operation.

"The bank's website uses an atomic operation to update account balances. "

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transition noun

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

"The transition from elementary school to middle school was difficult for many students. "

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number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

Illustration reflective

reflective adjective

/rɪˈflektɪv/ /riˈflektɪv/

That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

"Mirrors are reflective."

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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lustrous adjective

/ˈlʌstrəs/

Having a glow or lustre.

"The girl's lustrous hair shone under the sunlight. "