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Why did he name it zinc?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

We're not sure. We think the name derives from a German word Zinke meaning "tooth-like" because of the shape of the crystals. It might also be related to Zinn, the German word for "tin", due to its similarity to that metal.

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13y ago

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