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zincate

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any salt formally derived from zinc oxide or hydroxide by combination with a more electropositive element.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h3ed- Proto-Indo-European *-ónts Proto-Indo-European *h3dóntsder. Proto-Germanic *tindaz Old High German zint? Old High German zinko Middle High German zinke German Zinke? German Zinkbor. English zinc English -ate English zincate From zinc + -ate.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: zincato — any salt formally derived from zinc oxide or hydroxide by combination with a more electropositive element
  • Russian: цинкат (cinkat) — any salt formally derived from zinc oxide or hydroxide by combination with a more electropositive element