zɪŋk n. Chem. a
white metallic element occurring
naturally as zinc
blende,
and used as a
component of
brass, in galvanizing sheet
iron, in
electric batteries, and in printing-plates. °Symb.:
Zn. øflowers of zinc = zinc
oxide. zinc blende see BLENDE. zinc
chloride a white
crystalline deliquescent
solid used as a
preservative and
flux. zinc oxide a
powder used as a white
pigment and in
medicinal ointments. zinc
sulphate a white water-soluble compound used as a
mordant. øøzinced adj. [G Zink, of unkn. orig.]