zinciferous

[ zing-kif-er-uhs, zin-sif- ]

adjective

1. yielding or containing zinc.

zinciferous

/ zɪŋˈkɪfərəs /

adjective

1. containing or yielding zinc

Word History and Origins

Origin of zinciferous¹

First recorded in 1810–20; zinc + -i- + -ferous