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zircon

/ˈzɜː.kɒn/

Traducción: Mineral común que se presenta en pequeños cristales y es la principal fuente de circonio; se usa como material refractario en su forma opaca y como piedra preciosa en su variedad transparente.

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noun

/ˈzɜː.kɒn/C1formal
  • esMineral común que se presenta en pequeños cristales y es la principal fuente de circonio; se usa como material refractario en su forma opaca y como piedra preciosa en su variedad transparente.

A common mineral occurring in small crystals, which is the chief source of zirconium; it is used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent.

  1. A mineral and gemstoneC1formal

    A common mineral that occurs in small crystals, serving as the primary source of the element zirconium. It is used as a refractory material when opaque and as a gemstone when transparent.

    esCircón (mineral y gema)

    • The jeweler examined the transparent zircon under a magnifying glass.
    • Zircon is often used as a cheaper alternative to diamond in jewelry.
    • Geologists found a large deposit of zircon crystals in the mine.
Formas
  • zircons plural form
  • zircons' possessive plural form
  • zircon's possessive singular form