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1. deficiency

noun. ['dɪˈfɪʃənsi'] the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.

Etymology

  • -ency (English)
  • deficit (English)
  • déficit (French)

Rhymes with Zinc Deficiency

  • immunodeficiency
  • self-sufficiency
  • proficiency
  • inefficiency
  • sufficiency
  • efficiency

Sentences with zinc-deficiency


1. Noun Phrase
A zinc deficiency has been associated with foot odor problems, according to Health 911.

2. Noun Phrase
A zinc deficiency is also rare, though it is more common among elderly people.

2. deficiency

noun. ['dɪˈfɪʃənsi'] lack of an adequate quantity or number.

Etymology

  • -ency (English)
  • deficit (English)
  • déficit (French)

4. zinc

verb. ['ˈzɪŋk'] coat or cover with zinc.

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Etymology

  • Zink (German)
  • Zinken (German)