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zinciferous

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

adjective

yielding or containing zinc.

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Origin of zinciferous

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

Words nearby zinciferous

zincate, zinc blende, zinc chloride, zinc green, zincic, zinciferous, zincify, zincite, zinckenite, zinco, zincograph
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British Dictionary definitions for zinciferous

zinciferous
/ (zɪŋˈkɪfərəs) /

adjective

containing or yielding zinc
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