(chemistry) The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.

plural of zirconia

(mineralogy) Describing minerals containing zirconium

simple past tense and past participle of zirconiate

present participle of zirconiate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of zirconiate

To treat or coat with zirconium.