zirconium
noun
zir·co·ni·um
ˌzər-ˈkō-nē-əm 
: a steel-gray hard ductile metallic element with a high melting point that occurs widely in combined form (as in zircon), is highly resistant to corrosion, and is used especially in alloys and in refractories and ceramics see Chemical Elements Table
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The investigators examined the X-ray spectra of zirconium minerals and found, in addition to the characteristic lines of the element, lines of another, unknown element in the position where the lines of No. 72 should be.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
In the accident, a zirconium plate in the reactor vessel became loose and blocked the sodium coolant, causing a small amount of fuel to melt.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
The 20% aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex for sweat and odor protection is also key to stopping sweat at the source.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
The investigators examined the X-ray spectra of zirconium minerals and found, in addition to the characteristic lines of the element, lines of another, unknown element in the position where the lines of No. 72 should be.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
In the accident, a zirconium plate in the reactor vessel became loose and blocked the sodium coolant, causing a small amount of fuel to melt.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
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zirconium
noun
zir·co·ni·um
ˌzər-ˈkō-nē-əm
: a steel-gray strong metallic element with a high melting point that is used especially in combination with other metals see element
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zirconium
noun
zir·co·ni·um
(ˌ)zər-ˈkō-nē-əm
: a steel-gray strong ductile chiefly tetravalent metallic element with a high melting point
—symbol Zr
see Chemical Elements Table
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