Metal in pennies Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Metal in pennies crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 29 2023 Universal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Metal in pennies has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ZINC | Metal in pennies | Universal |
| 20% | ZINC | Main metal in pennies | USA Today |
Definition
| • | An abundant element of the magnesium-cadmium group, extracted principally from the minerals zinc blende, smithsonite, calamine, and franklinite, as an easily fusible bluish white metal, which is malleable, especially when heated. It is not easily oxidized in moist air, and hence is used for sheeting, coating galvanized iron, etc. It is used in making brass, britannia, and other alloys, and is also largely consumed in electric batteries. Symbol Zn. Atomic weight 64.9. |
| • | To coat with zinc; to galvanize. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Universal: Dec 29, 2023
- LA Times: Sep 3, 2023
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