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Etymology edit

From Italian zinco (zinc), from German Zink (zinc).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡siŋ.ɡos/
  • Hyphenation: τσί‧γκος

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τσίγκος (tsígkosm (plural τσίγκοι)

  1. (chemistry, metallurgy) zinc
    Synonym: ψευδάργυρος (psevdárgyros) (formal, technical)
  2. (metallurgy) zinc in the form of thin sheets (synecdoche)
  3. (metallurgy) zinc-plated metal sheet
  4. (typography) zinc plate used in zincography/offset printing (dated)
  5. (architecture) zinc oxide used in the preparation of house painter's putty (see λαδόστοκος (ladóstokos, linseed oil putty))

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