Definition

A white powdery substance made from thorium dioxide, often used in various industrial applications such as catalysts, crucibles, and optical glass.

Example

Thoria is commonly used in the production of high-temperature ceramics.

Conversation

Have you heard about the uses of thoria in materials science?

Yeah, I think it's used as a catalyst, right?

Exactly! It's also important in making optical glass.

That sounds fascinating; I didn't know it had so many applications!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thoria is derived from 'thorium' (from the name Thor, the Norse god of thunder) and the suffix '-ia' (used in chemistry to denote a substance). The term refers to a chemical element named after the god Thor, indicating its elemental nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Thor', the god of thunder, to remember that 'thoria' refers to a substance named after him, specifically a chemical element.

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