zinckenite

zinck·en·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zing-kuh-nahyt]
- /ˈzɪŋ kəˌnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zing-kuh-nahyt]
- /ˈzɪŋ kəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of zinckenite word

noun zinckenite a steel-gray mineral with metallic luster, lead antimony sulfide, Pb 6 Sb 14 S 27 . 1
noun zinckenite (mineralogy) A sulfosalt mineral containing lead and antimony. 0

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Origin of zinckenite

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < German Zinkenit, named after J. K. L. Zincken (1790-1862), German mineralogist and mining director; see -ite1

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zinckenite popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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