Zr

symb. Chem. the element zirconium.

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noun

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

• Syn: ↑zirconium, ↑atomic number 40

• Hypernyms: ↑metallic element, ↑metal

• Substance Holonyms: ↑baddeleyite, ↑zircon, ↑zirconium silicate

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symbol

zirconium

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Symbol, Chem.

zirconium.

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Zr (chem)

symbol

Zirconium

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Zr (no period),

zirconium (chemical element).

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symbol the chemical element zirconium