单词 | zincous |
释义 | zincousadj. Chemistry and Electr. Pertaining to or of the nature of zinc; having the affinity of zinc; relatively electropositive. (Opp. to chlorous adj.) ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > galvanism, voltaism > [adjective] > relating to poles > relating to positive pole positive1808 zincopolar1842 zincous1842 1842 T. Graham Elements Chem. i. iii. 204 The zincous pole. 1868 Fowne's Chem. (ed. 10) 277 It is true in a general way that those elements which differ most strongly in their electrical characters, chlorine and potassium, for example, are likewise those which combine together with the greatest energy; and the division of bodies into electro-positive and electro-negative is therefore retained; the former are also called acid or chlorous, and the latter basylous or zincous. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online June 2018). < adj.1842 |
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