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Xiphisternum
- The pointy piece of cartilage at the
inferior aspect of the sternum or breastbone.
- Included here simply because the letter "X" would otherwise
miss out. Nature abhors a vacuum.
Yellow Gold
- An alloy of fine gold, fine copper and silver.
- More silver is used than copper, making the color yellow
rather than pink or rose.
Zircon
- A mineral yielding brilliant clear gemstones called "cubic
zircons" or "cubic zirconia".
- A cheap alternative to diamond.
- Chemical formula ZrSiO4.
Zinc
- A bluish white metal.
- Atomic Number 30
- Chemical Symbol "Zn".
- Melting point 420oC
- Important in the synthesis of collagen which is required for
healing piercings.
- Available as a supplement in tablet form from drug stores.
- Recommended
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