Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
NL
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
zirconium dioxide
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: