Noun: zirconium dioxide
- A white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes
"zirconium dioxide is used in some dental crowns due to its durability";
- zirconium oxide, zirconia
- A white crystalline oxide of zirconium, used as a synthetic gemstone and substitute for diamond
"The engagement ring featured a sparkling zirconium dioxide stone that looked like a real diamond";
- zirconia
Derived forms: zirconium dioxides
Type of: oxide
Encyclopedia: Zirconium dioxide