baddeleyite
[ bad-l-ee-ahyt, bad-lee- ]
/ ˈbæd l iˌaɪt, ˈbæd li- /
noun
a mineral, zirconium oxide, ZrO2, used as a refractory.
Origin of baddeleyite
1890–95; named after Joseph
Baddeley, Englishman who first brought specimens to Europe (in 19th century) from Asia; see
-ite1
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British Dictionary definitions for baddeleyite
baddeleyite
/ (ˈbædlɪˌaɪt) /
noun
a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide: a source of zirconium. Formula: ZrO 2
Word Origin for baddeleyite
C19: named after J.
Baddeley, British geologist