Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ZINK'Y
ZINK'Y, a.
Pertaining to zink, or having its appearance. Some effervesce with acids, some not, though soluble therein, as to the zinky part. – Kirwan. The zinky ores are said to be grayer than other ores. – Kirwan.
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