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- [flou-er uhv, ov zingk]
- /ˈflaʊ ər ʌv, ɒv zɪŋk/
- /flaʊər əv zɪŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flou-er uhv, ov zingk]
- /ˈflaʊ ər ʌv, ɒv zɪŋk/
Definition of flowers of zinc words
- noun flowers of zinc a white or yellowish-white, amorphous, odorless, water-insoluble powder, ZnO, used chiefly as a paint pigment, in cosmetics, dental cements, matches, white printing inks, and opaque glass, and in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions. 1
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Origin of flowers of zinc
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Flowers of zinc
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flowers of zinc popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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