zirconium oxide
- noun
- /zɜrˈkoʊniəm ˈɑksaɪd/
- Specialized
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óxido de circonio
- The power plant uses solid electrolytes: 40-micron-thick layers of zirconium oxide stabilized with yttrium oxide.
Examples
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Although this resolution limit precluded seeing surface atoms, field emission still provides an electron source in many practical applications, often using tungsten tips coated with zirconium oxide.
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Moreover, the zirconium-oxide electrolyte must be gas-tight to prevent the diffusion of fuel or air across the cell.
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In addition, Membrex designers have developed ceramic membranes with zirconium oxide coatings for high-pil and high-temperature applications.
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The researchers used zirconium oxide in their new ceramic tiles to enhance durability and heat resistance.
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Manufacturers often add zirconium oxide as a coating to tools to improve their wear resistance and longevity.
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In the lab, scientists studied the properties of zirconium oxide to find applications in advanced abrasives.
Synonyms
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A hard white material used instead of diamonds in jewelry and for heat-resistant ceramics
A white hard material used to make strong ceramics like dental crowns and heat-resistant linings
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward chemical compound name: combining 'zirconium' (the element) with 'oxide' (a compound formed with oxygen) yields the oxide of zirconium. This follows a regular, cross-linguistic naming pattern for element + oxide, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the compound (ZrO₂), even if the term is technical.
Etymology
Zirconium oxide is a name that literally tells you what it is: the metal zirconium plus oxide, which means 'with oxygen'. The result is a very hard, white material that resists heat and is used for dental crowns and strong ceramics, so the name points to the compound people use today.