zinke
zinke is the alternative spelling of zink.
zinke is the obsolete spelling of zinc.
Meaning of zink
Noun
zink (plural zinks)
- A type of cornett.
Meaning of zinc
Noun
zinc (countable and uncountable, plural zincs)
- 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
- An atom of this element.
- A corrugated iron roof.
- 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
Proper noun capitalized: Zinke
Zinke (plural Zinkes)
- A surname from German.
Forms of zinke
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | zinkes |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Zinkes |
Origin of zinke
Borrowed from German Zinke.
Questions about zinke
- What does zinke mean?
- Zinke means a surname from German.
- What is zinke the alternative spelling of?
- Zinke is the alternative spelling of zink.
- What part of speech is zinke?
- Zinke is a proper noun.
Words near zinke in the dictionary
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