Associations to the word «Zircon»

Wiktionary

ZIRCON, noun. (uncountable) A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.
ZIRCON, noun. (countable) A crystal of zircon, sometimes used as a false gemstone.
ZIRCON LIGHT, noun. A light produced by incandescent zirconia.
ZIRCON LIGHTS, noun. Plural of zircon light

Dictionary definition

ZIRCON, noun. A common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent.

Wise words

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