A lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon. Synonyms: atomic number 40, Zr.
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Words linked to "Zirconium" : baddeleyite, atomic number 40, metal, zircon, metallic element, zirconium oxide |
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