zincate

noun

zinc·​ate
ˈziŋˌkāt
plural -s
: 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

Word History

Etymology

zinc + -ate

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“Zincate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zincate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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