ZIRCONIUM
Scrabble letter values: Z10I1R1C3O1N1I1U1M3 = 22
Definition
- noun a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium. — synonyms: Zr, atomic_number_40
Examples
- “it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber”
- “it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon”