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ferrozirconium

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[fer-oh-zer-koh-nee-uhm] / ˌfɛr oʊ zərˈkoʊ ni əm /

noun

  1. a ferroalloy containing up to 40 percent zirconium.

Etymology

Origin of ferrozirconium

ferro- + zirconium

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For such purposes the alloy ferrozirconium is used, which carries 25 to 35 per cent zirconium metal.

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