zircon
noun/ˈzɪrkɑn/
Frequency rank: #18,767 most common English word
Meaning
a mineral, zirconium silicate, often used as a gemstone or in dating rocks.
Example sentence
The geologist carefully examined the zircon crystal to determine the age of the ancient rock formation.
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