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zincite

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zincite /ˈzɪŋkʌɪt /
noun [mass noun] a rare deep red or orange-yellow mineral consisting chiefly of zinc oxide, occurring typically as granular or foliated masses.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century: from zinc + -ite1.
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