#zinc

• Female Adamite — The feminine form for female followers of the Adamite sect, characterized by adopting the ascetic and paradisiacal lifestyle. Completely independently, in mineralogy (as a common noun), the term represents a rare secondary mineral from the arsenate class, composed of zinc arsenate hydroxide, remarkable for its brilliant yellow, green, or violet crystals that exhibit intense fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
• Brass — A golden-yellow structural alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc, in varying proportions, characterized by high ductility, outstanding corrosion resistance, and remarkable acoustic qualities. In industrial and artistic contexts, it is widely used in the manufacturing of brass wind instruments, precision parts, plumbing fixtures, and decorative objects due to its ease of casting, rolling, or mechanical processing.
• Alfenide — An stainless metallic alloy formed of copper, zinc, nickel, and iron, widely used as a base for silver-plating cutlery, tableware, and decorative items. Discovered in France during the 19th century by the Halphen chemists, the term denotes a malleable, corrosion-resistant material that closely mimics solid silver.
• Alpaca — A domestic, medium-sized ruminant mammal of South America (Vicugna pacos), belonging to the Camelidae family, bred for its long, fine, and silky wool. In the textile industry, it represents the high-quality fabric or yarn obtained from this animal; in metallurgy, it defines an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel (German silver), with a bright white appearance, used for manufacturing cutlery and decorative items.
• Argentan — A town in northwestern France, situated in the Orne department within the Normandy region, historically renowned as a major center for fine lace production (Argentan lace); also, the name of a silvery-white metallic alloy made of copper, nickel, and zinc, structurally used as an argent silver substitute in silversmithing and industrial cutlery. In a geographical and economic sense, the locality represents a historical transport hub along the Orne river, marked by medieval remains and ducal fortifications.
• Arzincu — An extremely rare Romanian family name, historically localized within certain isolated geographic areas or small rural communities. From a structural perspective, it represents a patronymic derivative or a legally stabilized nickname, with possible etymological links to old lexical, occupational, or topographical elements specific to its region of origin, constituting an element of interest for the study of Transylvanian or Banat micro-onomastics.
• Agincourt — A commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, world-famous for the historical battle fought on October 25, 1415 (during the Hundred Years' War), where the English army led by King Henry V, consisting mostly of longbowmen, achieved a decisive victory over the much larger French heavy cavalry force.