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First published 2013

Znnoun

Chemistry.
  1. 1814–
    The element zinc.
    1. 1814
      Zincum, zinc (Zn).
      translation of J. J. Berzelius in Annals of Philosophy vol. 3 358
    2. 1865
      The numbers..corresponding to the elements Bi, Pb, Au, Pt, Sn, Zn, Cu, Ni, Fe, and S..are multiplied by the respective specific heats of these bodies.
      Philosophical Transactions (Royal Society) vol. 155 73
    3. 1906
      The residue contains In, with some Zn.
      H. F. Morley & M. M. P. Muir, Watts' Dictionary Chemistry vol. III. 2/1
    4. 1956
      The Zn coating on galvanized wire shows no preferred orientation.
      Journal of Iron & Steel Institute vol. 183 99/2
    5. 2011
      Zn deficiency generally shows up in the early stages of growth, when the plant is only a few inches high.
      Irish Independent (Nexis) 12 April

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Zn, n. was first published in December 2013.

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