cubic zirconia

American  

[zur-koh-nee-uh] / zɜrˈkoʊ ni ə /

Sometimes cubic zirconium

noun

plural

cubic zirconias

1. an artificial crystal resembling a diamond in refraction, dispersion, hardness, and color, used in jewelry. CZ

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Example Sentences

Proposed alternatives include minerals such as calcium carbonate, alpha alumina, rutile and anatase titania, cubic zirconia, and even diamond.

From Science Daily

Cubic zirconia and rutile titania could meet demand in theory, but economic modeling by the Columbia team suggests production costs would skyrocket with increased demand.

From Science Daily

Hegseth is the ultimate in cubic zirconia manhood.

From Salon

A week later, Tiffany employees discovered during a routine inventory that the diamond ring had been replaced by a fake with a cubic zirconia stone.

From Seattle Times

Hanging by another is a shiny Damien Hirst cabinet filled with rows of cubic zirconia.

From New York Times