Glossary Z

Deutsch: Zirkonia / Español: Circonia / Português: Zircônia / Français: Zircone / Italiano: Zirconia

Zirconia (Zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) is a highly durable, corrosion-resistant ceramic material widely used in various industrial applications due to its excellent mechanical properties, high melting point, and resistance to wear, thermal shock, and chemical corrosion. In the industrial context, zirconia is valued for its strength, toughness, and versatility, making it essential in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, electronics, and medical devices.

Deutsch: Reißverschluss / Español: Cremallera / Português: Zíper / Français: Fermeture éclair / Italiano: Cerniera

Zipper in the industrial context refers to a fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by a sliding tab. The production, innovation, and quality control of zippers are significant aspects of the textile and fashion industries.

Zanamivir in the industrial and industry context is a pharmaceutical compound classified as a neuraminidase inhibitor. It is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of antiviral medications, specifically designed to combat influenza A and B viruses. Zanamivir works by inhibiting the activity of the neuraminidase enzyme, which plays a crucial role in the replication and spread of influenza viruses. This compound has applications in the development of drugs to prevent and treat influenza infections.

Zirconium is a type of metal which was discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth from Germany in 1789. The origin of the name comes from the Arabic word zargun meaning gold colour.

Zinc chloride is defined as a carbon zinc battery with a slightly acidic electrolyte consisting mainly of zinc chloride in water.

Zinc is characterized as a blue-grey metal used for galvanising (coating) iron and steel to protect against Rust.

The acronym ZTE may refer to the following:

• Zero Thermal Expansion, a property ascribed to certain materials that do not expand when heated

Zinc-Air cell is a term used to define a battery with zinc as one electrode and air as the other, which saves carrying one electrode around as air can be collected, as it?s needed.