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zincic


Meanings
  • Noun

    A mineral and element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Zinc is essential for human health and is a key component of many enzymes.


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zinc oxide , zinc oxides
Etymology
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From Old English zinc, zince, zinca, zinke, zincke, probably from Latin zincum, zincalum, probably from Greek zinkos, a name for a mineral. The English word zinc was first used in the 14th century.


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  1. Zinc is the 24th most common element in the Earth's crust.

  2. Zinc is a key ingredient in galvanization, which is a process used to protect iron and steel from rusting.


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  1. Zinc oxide: A white, powdery substance used in various applications, including sunscreen, diaper rash ointment, and as a pigment in paints and rubber.


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Zinc has been used for various purposes throughout history. It was used as a food additive and in traditional medicine. In literature, zinc is mentioned in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby as a component of a tonic. In art, zinc is used as a base material for making sculptures.

How to Memorize "zincic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a zinc mineral or coin to help remember the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate zinc with the zodiac sign of Libra, as zinc is the element associated with this sign.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Zinc is nice, it keeps me spry' to remember its meaning.


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