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zincy

zinc
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zingk]
    • /zɪŋk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zingk]
    • /zɪŋk/

Definitions of zincy word

  • noun zincy Chemistry. a ductile, bluish-white metallic element: used in making galvanized iron, brass, and other alloys, and as an element in voltaic cells. Symbol: Zn; atomic weight: 65.37; atomic number: 30; specific gravity: 7.14 at 20°C. 1
  • noun zincy a piece of this metal used as an element in a voltaic cell. 1
  • verb with object zincy to coat or cover with zinc. 1
  • noun zincy Containing zinc. 1

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Origin of zincy

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < German Zink, perhaps derivative of Zinke(n) prong, tine, from the spikelike form it takes in a furnace

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Parts of speech for Zincy

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zincy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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