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zincs

zincs is the plural of zinc.

zincs is the third-person singular simple present indicative of zinc.

Meaning of zinc

Noun

zinc (countable and uncountable, plural zincs)

  1. A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.
    • As for daytime sun protection, Dr. Bowe said mineral sunscreens made with zinc oxide may be gentler on sensitized skin than chemical formulas.2023 December 6, Jessica DeFino, “Too Many Products Can Stress Out Your Skin. Here’s How to Scale Back.”, in The New York Times
  2. (countable) An atom of this element.
  3. (Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.
  4. (UK, colloquial, dated) A zinc countertop.
    • Then, three workmen throwing dice for drinks. And their heads come sharply together as they count the scores. And so violently do they throw the dice that they shoot off "the zinc" on to the floor.1904, The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art

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Questions about zincs

What is zincs the plural of?
Zincs is the plural of zinc.

Words near zincs in the dictionary

  1. zincous
  2. zincovoltaite
  3. zincowoodwardite
  4. zincrosasite
  5. zincroselite
  6. zincs
  7. zincsilite
  8. zincsmith
  9. zincsmiths
  10. zincum
  11. zincuria

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