zinciferous

American

[zing-kif-er-uhs, zin-sif-] / zɪŋˈkɪf ər əs, zɪnˈsɪf- /

adjective

yielding or containing zinc.

zinciferous British

/ zɪŋˈkɪfərəs /

adjective

containing or yielding zinc

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Etymology

Origin of zinciferous

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

Example Sentences

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When calcined zinciferous pyrites have to be examined, the estimation of zinc is similar to that employed in the analysis of zinc ore.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 by Various

A most complete and rapidly working method for the examination of zinciferous products has originated with the application of neutral ammonium carbonate as solvent.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 by Various

The various modifications of zinciferous flue ashes from blast furnaces are an object for continual demand, being both a valuable material for the production of zinc and, in its superior qualities, a desirable pigment.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 by Various

Zinc.—The zinciferous compounds—calamine, blende, and zinc ash—are all poor conductors.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 by Various

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