zincite

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Definition of zincite in English English dictionary

A yellow, orange or dark-red mineral form of zinc oxide, often also containing small amounts of manganese, with a chemical formula (Zn,Mn[2+])O, an important ore of zinc

Native zinc oxide; a brittle, translucent mineral, of an orange- red color; called also red zinc ore, and red oxide of zinc

Hyphenation

zinc·ite