zincyadj.
/ˈzɪŋki/, U.S. /ˈzɪŋki/ Relating to or containing zinc; resembling or reminiscent of zinc.
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1757 tr. J. F. Henckel Pyritologia x. 176 The ground-mixtion of this zinky [Ger. zinckischen] matter.
1796 R. Kirwan Elements Mineral. (ed. 2) II. 218 The Zincky ores [of lead] are said to be greyer than other Ores.
1859 N. Wales Chron. 26 Mar. It [sc. aluminium] may be seen pretty generally in jewellers' shops in ornaments of a zincy appearance.
1913 Mining & Sci. Press 10 May 684/2 As the mine development progresses the ore becomes more and more zincy.
2012 E. Probyn in G. Pratt & V. Rosner Global & Intimate ii. 63 There is the taste [of oysters], of course—that briny, nectar, and zinky combination like no other.
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