hafnon

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noun
Definitions
  • (mineral) A mineral of hafnium silicate ore, having the chemical formula HfSiO, produced synthetically by substituting hafnium for the zirconium in zircon.

Etymology

Compound from English hafnium + English zircon.

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zircon

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