Zīnc, n.

n. [Fr. zinc, Ger., Dan., & Sw. zink, probably allied to Ger. zinn, tin.] (Min.) A metal of a brilliant white color, with a shade of blue, and appearing as if composed of plates adhering together; spelter. It is not brittle, but less malleable than copper, lead, or tin. When heated, however, it is malleable, and may be rolled into plates. [Sometimes written also zink.]