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May 26, 2012
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cu'bic zir•co'ni•a



Pronunciation: (zûr-kō'nē-u), [key]
—pl. -ni•as.
an artificial crystal resembling a diamond in refraction, dispersion, hardness, and color, used in jewelry. Abbr.: CZ Sometimes, cu'bic zir•co'ni•um Pronunciation: (zûr-kō'nē-um). [key]

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cubiculumcubiform
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