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zincate

noun
zinc·​ate | \ ˈziŋˌkāt\
plural -s

Definition of zincate

: any of various compounds (as the sodium hydroxo-zincates Na[ZN(OH)3].3H2O and Na2[Zn(OH)4].2H2O) formed by reaction of zinc oxide or zinc with solutions of alkalies

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zinc + -ate

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