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baddeleyite

/ˈbæd.ə.li.aɪt/

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noun

/ˈbæd.ə.li.aɪt/formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, состоящий в основном из оксида циркония, часто используемый в промышленных целях.

A mineral composed primarily of zirconium oxide, often used in industrial applications.

  1. Zirconium oxide mineralC2formalscientific

    A rare mineral composed primarily of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), often found in igneous rocks and used in high-temperature applications.

    ruМинерал оксида циркония

    • Baddeleyite is commonly used in the production of refractory materials.
    • Geologists discovered baddeleyite crystals in the volcanic rock sample.
    • The high melting point of baddeleyite makes it valuable for industrial ceramics.