zirconia

/zərˈkoʊniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard, white, or colorless mineral consisting of zirconium dioxide and used in abrasives, ceramics, and as a gemstone.

“The engineer added zirconia to the ceramic composite for increased durability.”

Synonyms

  • zircon
  • zirconium dioxide

Antonyms

  • mica
  • silica