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- [zingk]
- /zɪŋk/
- /zˈɪŋki/
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- [zingk]
- /zɪŋk/
Definitions of zinky word
- noun zinky 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 zinky a piece of this metal used as an element in a voltaic cell. 1
- verb with object zinky to coat or cover with zinc. 1
- noun zinky Alternative form of zincy. 1
- abbreviation ZINKY zincky 0
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Origin of zinky
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 Zinky
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zinky 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.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.