zirconium
/zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/
zirconium
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Definition
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.
Etymology
From a New Latin coinage, from zircon. Doublet of jargonium.
Example Sentences
- "Do you like how I dance? / I've got zirconium pants / Consequential enough / To slip you into a trance"
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