zirc|a|loy

zirc|a|loy
zirc|al|loy or zirc|a|loy «ZURK AL oy, ZUR KUHLOY», noun.
an alloy of zirconium and some other metal or metals, widely used for its heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant properties, especially in reactors to separate the fuel from the coolant.
╂[< zirc (onium) alloy]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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