zirconic
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Zirconic — ir*con ic, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, containing, or resembling, zirconium; as, zirconic oxide; zirconic compounds. [1913 Webster] {Zirconic acid}, an acid of zirconium analogous to carbonic and silicic acids, known only in its salts. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Zirconic — is the name of a program for the development of stealth reconnaissance satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. The program includes the Misty and Prowler spacecraft. External links * [http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/track/stealt… … Wikipedia
Zirconic acid — Zirconic ir*con ic, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, containing, or resembling, zirconium; as, zirconic oxide; zirconic compounds. [1913 Webster] {Zirconic acid}, an acid of zirconium analogous to carbonic and silicic acids, known only in its salts.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zirconic — zir·con·ic … English syllables
zirconic — ˈkänik adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary zircon + ic : of, relating to, or containing zirconium … Useful english dictionary
zirconium — zirconic /zerr kon ik/, adj. /zerr koh nee euhm/, n. Chem. a metallic element found combined in zircon, baddeleyite, etc., resembling titanium chemically: used in steel metallurgy, as a scavenger, as a refractory, and as an opacifier in vitreous… … Universalium
Zirconate — ir con*ate, n. (Chem.) A salt of zirconic acid. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spy satellite — A spy satellite (officially referred to as a reconnaissance satellite) is an Earth observation satellite or communications satellite deployed for military or intelligence applications. The first generation type (i.e. Corona [… … Wikipedia
National Reconnaissance Office — Agency overview Formed 1961 Headquarters Chantilly, Virginia … Wikipedia
NROL — Wappen des National Reconnaissance Office Das National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) ist ein 1960/61 gegründeter Nachrichtendienst der USA, der für das militärische Satellitenprogramm verantwortlich ist. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 … Deutsch Wikipedia
