zinc

English

/zɪŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a slightly brittle blue-silvery metal.
  • (countable) A single atom of this element.
  • (UK) A zinc countertop.

Etymology

Derived from German Zink (zinc) derived from Middle High German zinke (prong, tine) derived from Old High German zinko (prong, tine) derived from Proto-Germanic *tindaz (prong, pinnacle) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(e)dont- (projection, tooth).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(e)dont-

Gloss

projection, tooth

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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