ZIRCON
\zˈɜːkən], \zˈɜːkən], \z_ˈɜː_k_ə_n]\
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a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
By Princeton University
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a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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One of the gems; a heavy, hard, sparkling mineral, more or less transparent, found colourless and of various colours-when colourless they are often sold as diamonds, when red they are called hyacinths.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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Idiopathic Hypercatabolic Hypoproteinemias
- series of gastrointestinal disorders which share in common excessive loss protein, mainly albumin, across gut wall. occur stomach (Menetrier disease), as well the small bowel (intestinal lymphangiectases, assorted inflammatory states). They are also occasionally associated with congestive heart failure (again a bowel protein loss).