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baddeleyite

[ bad-l-ee-ahyt, bad-lee- ]

noun

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

baddeleyite

/ ˈbædlɪˌaɪt /

noun

  1. a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide: a source of zirconium. Formula: ZrO 2
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of baddeleyite1

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

Origin of baddeleyite1

C19: named after J. Baddeley , British geologist

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