ZN
\zˌɛdˈɛn], \zˌɛdˈɛn], \z_ˌɛ_d_ˈɛ_n]\
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a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
By Princeton University
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