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zirconia

Pronunciation: /zəːˈkəʊnɪə/

Definition of zirconia

noun

[mass noun]
  • zirconium dioxide, a white solid used in ceramic glazes and refractory coatings, and as a synthetic substitute for diamonds in jewellery.
    • Chemical formula: ZrO2

Origin:

late 18th century: from zircon + -ia1

zirconia in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of zirconia in the US English dictionary