baddeleyite

American

[bad-l-ee-ahyt, bad-lee-] / ˈbæd l iˌaɪt, ˈbæd li- /

noun

a mineral, zirconium oxide, ZrO 2 , used as a refractory.

baddeleyite British

/ ˈbædlɪˌaɪt /

noun

a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide: a source of zirconium. Formula: ZrO 2

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Etymology

Origin of baddeleyite

1890–95; named after Joseph Baddeley, Englishman who first brought specimens to Europe (in 19th century) from Asia; see -ite ¹

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