Zirconium and Zircon

Zirconium

Zirconium 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.
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Zircon and zirconium are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zircon" instead a noun "Zirconium".

Nearby Word: zircon

Zircon

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.
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Zirconium and zircon are semantically related. You can use "Zirconium" instead a noun "Zircon".

Nearby Word: zirconium

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