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Zirconium - A Metal for the NUCLEAR REACTOR!
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Wongwl posted on 2018/01/10Ever wondered about the metal that powers nuclear reactors? This video dives into the fascinating world of zirconium, exploring its unique properties like its incredible stability with acids and its pyrophoric nature that creates dazzling sparks! You'll pick up some cool science vocabulary and learn why this metal is both essential and sometimes dangerous in high-tech applications.
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which is
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- Phrase
- Used to provide additional information about something previously mentioned, identifying a specific item or fact.
- Used to inquire or clarify a selection from multiple options.
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US /ˌhaɪdrəˌklɔ:rɪk ˈæsɪd/
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- Uncountable Noun
- A strong, corrosive acid with the formula HCl, used in various industrial and laboratory applications.
react with
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- Phrasal Verb
- To undergo a chemical reaction with another substance.
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave in a particular way when faced with something.
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