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Variety of mammal
Coatis (/koʊ.ˈɑː.ti/, koh-AH-tee; from Tupí), also known as coatimundis (/koʊ.ˌɑː.tɪ.ˈmʌn.di/, koh-AH-tih-MUN-dee), are members of the family Procyonidae
Coati
Species of carnivore
The South American coati (Nasua nasua), also known as the ring-tailed coati or brown-nosed coati, is a coati species and a member of the raccoon family
South_American_coati
Species of mammal
The white-nosed coati (Nasua narica), also known as the coatimundi (/koʊˌɑːtɪˈmʌndi/), is a species of coati and a member of the family Procyonidae (raccoons
White-nosed_coati
Family of mammals
the order Carnivora. It includes the raccoons, ringtails, cacomistles, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, and olinguitos. Procyonids inhabit a wide range of
Procyonidae
Topics referred to by the same term
Coati Mundi may refer to: Coatimundi (sometimes Coati Mundi), or coati, two genera of mammals of the family Procyonidae native to South America, Central
Coati_Mundi
Genus of carnivores
Mountain coatis are two species of procyonid mammals from the genus Nasuella. Unlike the larger coatis from the genus Nasua, mountain coatis only weigh
Nasuella
American percussionist
Andy Hernandez (born January 3, 1950), better known by his stage name Coati Mundi, is an American musician, percussionist, notably playing the vibraphone
Coati_Mundi_(musician)
Subspecies of carnivore
The Cozumel coati (Nasua narica nelsoni), dwarf coati, or Cozumel Island coati, is a coati from the Mexican island of Cozumel, in the Caribbean Sea. It
Cozumel_coati
Species of carnivore
The western mountain coati or western dwarf coati (Nasuella olivacea) is a small procyonid, found in cloud forest and páramo at altitudes of 1,300–4,250
Nasuella_olivacea
Fake name of the coati
the coati, adding the false nickname "Brazilian aardvark", which he had invented as a private joke. Breves and his brother had encountered coatis during
Brazilian_aardvark
Genus of carnivores
Nasua is a genus of coatis of the family Procyonidae. Two additional species of coatis, commonly known as mountain coatis, are placed in the genus Nasuella
Nasua
Species of carnivore
The eastern mountain coati or eastern dwarf coati (Nasuella meridensis) is a small procyonid found in cloud forest and páramo at elevations of 2,000–4
Nasuella_meridensis
Species in mammal family Procyonidae
is a family of mammals in the order Carnivora, which includes raccoons, coatis, olingos, kinkajous, ring-tailed cats, and cacomistles, and many other extant
List_of_procyonids
Topics referred to by the same term
Dwarf coati can refer to several species: Cozumel Island coati (Nasua narica nelsoni) – from Cozumel Island, Mexico. Eastern mountain coati (Nasuella
Dwarf_coati
Domesticated species of canid
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Dog
Family of mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Mustelidae
2014 film
Arnold. The film is the story of a group of coatis (aka coatimundis) living in the Mexican rainforest. A young coati named Manu (Brianne Brozey) is the best
Jungle_Shuffle
British officer of arms (1940–2010)
Order (KCVO) in the 2010 New Year Honours. Gwynn-Jones's autobiography, The Coati Sable: The Story of a Herald, was published by The Memoir Club in 2010,
Peter_Gwynn-Jones
Superfamily of carnivoran mammals
wolverines. Procyonidae, raccoons and raccoon-like procyonids, including coatis, kinkajous, olingos, the olinguito, ringtails and cacomistles. In North
Musteloidea
Species of plant
marmoset and coati populations to expand. Since both prey opportunistically on bird eggs and nestlings, the increase in marmoset and coati populations
Jackfruit
Island in Bolivia
Zarate, Freddy (December 12, 2021). "Coati, la isla que fue utilizada como cárcel para presos políticos" [Coati [Isla de la Luna], the island that was
Isla_de_la_Luna
Species of bear
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Giant_panda
Medium-sized mammal native to North America
Miocene, the center of its distribution was probably in Central America. Coatis (Nasua and Nasuella) and raccoons (Procyon) have been considered to share
Raccoon
Species of mammal in Asia
Conservation Action Plan for Procyonids and Ailurids. The Red Panda, Olingos, Coatis, Raccoons, and their Relatives. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN/SSC Mustelid, Viverrid
Red_panda
French national park in French Guiana
the South American coati (Nasua nasua), kinkajou (Potos flavus), and crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus). South American coati Kinkajou Crab-eating
Guiana_Amazonian_Park
North American badger species
in Mexico this word is also used to describe the coati. This can lead to confusion, as both coatis and badgers are found in Mexico.[citation needed]
American_badger
South American mammal (Potos flavus)
Potos flavus) is a mammal of the family Procyonidae, a relative to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the
Kinkajou
1987 soundtrack album by Madonna / various artists
contains songs by her label mates Scritti Politti, Duncan Faure, Club Nouveau, Coati Mundi, and Michael Davidson. The soundtrack is credited as a Madonna album
Who's_That_Girl_(soundtrack)
Domestic species of mammal
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Ferret
Order of mammals
1817 – bears Family Procyonidae Bonaparte, 1850 – raccoons, ringtails and coatis (also included red pandas as subfamily Ailurinae, which is now treated as
Carnivora
had added an invented nickname to the Wikipedia article on the coati in 2008, saying coatis were also known as "Brazilian aardvarks". The taxonomically false
Reliability_of_Wikipedia
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Cat
Genus of felid
prey such as bighorn sheep, deer, guanaco, mountain goats, raccoons, and coati. They occasionally take livestock in areas with high populations of them
Puma_(genus)
American disco band
April 25, 1952), drummer Mickey Sevilla, and percussionist Andy Hernandez (Coati Mundi). They released three albums between 1976 and 1979. Their music blended
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
Dr._Buzzard's_Original_Savannah_Band
Suborder of mammals
presence of shearing carnassials. Members of Family Procyonidae (raccoons, coatis) are smallish animals, with generally slender bodies and long tails. Nineteen
Caniformia
Asian mammal also known as a bearcat
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Binturong
2007 American film
husband of Marat and Kalina's daughter Masha Edward Conlon as Hospital Guard Coati Mundi as himself Ed Koch, who was Mayor of New York City during the time
We_Own_the_Night_(film)
Species of bear
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
American_black_bear
Family of mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Felidae
Group of carnivorous mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Fox
Species of canine native to North America
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Coyote
Species of Chilopoda (centipede)
include large birds, spiders and arthropod-hunting mammals, including the coati, kinkajou, and opossum. The venom from S. gigantea is potent enough to immobilize
Scolopendra_gigantea
Family of carnivoran mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Hyena
Species of mammal
Meyer, 1931 (Acanthocephala: Oligacanthorhynchidae) in the Brown-Nosed Coati Nasua nasua (Carnivora: Procyonidae) from Brazil, with Notes on the Genus
Red_fox
Family of carnivoran mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Bear
Large cat native to Africa and India
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Lion
follows Belfast zoo escape of white-nosed coati". BBC News. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2025. "Missing coati returned to Belfast Zoo". BBC News. 31
List_of_zoo_escapes
Species of cat native to Africa and Asia
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Leopard
Species of large felid
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Snow_leopard
Large bear native to Eurasia and North America
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Brown_bear
Argentine basketball player (born 2000)
Born in Rosario, Argentina, Marcos played in the youth ranks of Club El Coatí, a basketball club based in Eldorado, Misiones. Marcos would go on to join
Juani_Marcos
Species of small, carnivorous mammal native to North America
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Fisher_(animal)
Species of carnivore
Fuego. During a period of drought in central Chile's scrublands lagomorphs, coati, goats, and cattle make up a large amount of their diet. The typical mating
Culpeo
Animals in mammal order Carnivora
seals): 14 genera, 19 species (one extinct) Family Procyonidae (raccoons, coatis, olingos, kinkajous): 6 genera, 14 species Family Ursidae Subfamily Ailuropodinae
List_of_carnivorans
1996 film by Spike Lee
Richard Belzer as caller #4 / beach Larry Pine as caller #33 / Wall Street Coati Mundi as caller #8 / Martin Delilah Cotto as caller #8 / Christine Anthony
Girl_6
Subspecies of raccoon
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Mexican_raccoon
American actor (born 1984)
2023, at the Wayback Machine - May 12, 2023. Yep Roc Heresy - Performed by Coati Mundi from "On The Road" - Archived November 17, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
Garrett_Hedlund
Mammal of the mustelid family
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Weasel
Apparently multiple sources for single-source data
arbitrarily added, "also known as....Brazilian Aardvarks" to the article on the coati, leading to subsequent commentary on the mammal that mentioned this nickname
Circular_reporting
Species of the family Mustelidae
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Wolverine
Zoo in North Carolina, United States
pygmy hippos, maned wolves, servals, sand cats, fishing cats, white-nosed coati, meerkats, fossa, black howler monkeys, silvery gibbons, red ruffed lemurs
Greensboro_Science_Center
1991 American film
Records, Inc. Cindy Valentine Tony Green "Casa De Coati" Meshach Taylor Coati Mundi Coati Mundi Coati Mundi "The Sea Hawk" Erich Wolfgang Korngold "Feel
Mannequin_Two:_On_the_Move
Software visualization tool
modifications. The project started as a commercial project in 2016 under the name Coati. In November 2019, Sourcetrail was released as open-source software under
Sourcetrail
U.S. state
black and white tegu, peacock bass, Mayan cichlid, lionfish, white-nosed coati, rhesus macaque, vervet monkey, Cuban tree frog, cane toad, Indian peafowl
Florida
Country in Central America
level, providing other types of flora and fauna, such as the white-nosed coati, the sooty thrush and Rogiera amoena. Costa Rica is the first tropical country
Costa_Rica
Wild cat species native to the Americas
fibers in the animal's stomach. The coatí is the puma's chief prey in this area. Despite prohibitory signs, coatis are hand-fed by tourists in the park
Cougar
Extinct subspecies of felid
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Panthera_uncia_pyrenaica
2021 animated film directed by Rodrigo Perez-Castro
fictional rainforest world of Xo in South America Nachi, a free-spirited coati (voiced by Rafael Dovarganes), goes on adventures with his only friend,
Koati_(film)
Taxonomic group of semi-aquatic mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Pinniped
American musical group
associate vibraphone player Andy Hernandez, also known as his "trusty sidekick" Coati Mundi. Hernandez served as Darnell's on-stage comic foil, as well as his
Kid_Creole_and_the_Coconuts
Superfamily of mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Herpestoidea
Subspecies of carnivore
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Egyptian_wolf
Common name of mammals in the family Mephitidae
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Skunk
Species of canine
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Wolf
Species of carnivore
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Galápagos_sea_lion
Species of carnivore
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Weddell_seal
Small wild cat
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Kodkod
Genus of carnivores
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Stink_badger
American crime drama television series (1984–1990)
Frankie Valli, Little Richard, James Brown, Leonard Cohen, the Power Station, Coati Mundi, and Eartha Kitt. Other personalities include auto executive Lee Iacocca
Miami_Vice
Species of carnivore
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Hawaiian_monk_seal
Species of mammal
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Harp_seal
Species of North American mammal
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
American_marten
Species of mammal endemic to Southern Africa
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
South African small-spotted genet
South_African_small-spotted_genet
Macropredatory species of Antarctic seal
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Leopard_seal
Arawakan language spoken in South America
Payoálieni (Pacútapuya) Komada-Mínanai (Ipéca-Tapuya) Kapitti-Mínanai (Coatí-Tapuya) etc. When short, the vowels /i e a o/ are realized as [ɪ ɛ ə ʊ]
Baniwa_of_Içana
Short-legged omnivore
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Badger
Small wild cat species
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Pampas_cat
Species of mammal
predominantly on younger, more vulnerable specimens. Also occasional prey to coatis, lynxes, and mountain lions, the ringtail is rather adept at avoiding predators
Ringtail
Genus of carnivores
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Galictis
Tribe of carnivores, most called 'fox'
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Vulpini
Genus of mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Marten
Species of palm
squirrels, peccaries, deer and tapirs, found coati (Nasua nasua) to be important seed dispersers in such areas. The coati climb into the palm to get at the fruit
Syagrus_romanzoffiana
National park in Costa Rica
anteaters, pumas, white faced capuchin monkeys, lineated woodpeckers and coatis. Other animals in the park include Central American squirrel monkeys, mantled
Corcovado_National_Park
Zoo in Mexico City, Mexico
Prehensile-tailed porcupine Great horned owl Corn snake Kinkajou White-nosed coati Red-knee tarantula Brown bear Common raccoon dog Gray fox Hudson Bay wolf
Chapultepec_Zoo
(vagrant) LC Eastern lowland olingo, Bassaricyon beddardi South American coati, Nasua nasua Kinkajou, Potos flavus Crab-eating raccoon, Procyon cancrivorus
List_of_mammals_of_Brazil
Infraorder of mammals
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Arctoidea
Family of carnivores
Publishing. ISBN 90-5103-026-6. Glatston, A. R. (1994). The Red Panda, Olingos, Coatis, Raccoons, and their Relatives: Status survey and conservation action plan
Ailuridae
1976 studio album by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
Browder – guitar, keyboards, vocals August Darnell – bass, vocals Andy "Coati Mundi" Hernandez – percussion Mickey Sevilla – drums Ruhlmann, William.
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (album)
Dr._Buzzard's_Original_Savannah_Band_(album)
Hill in Panama City
from other jungle areas. It is not uncommon to see sloths, white-nosed coati, nine-banded armadillos, Geoffroy's tamarins, or deer on Ancon Hill, which
Ancon_Hill
Genus of bears
neblina) Nasuina (coatis) Nasua White-nosed coati (N. narica) South American coati (N. nasua) Nasuella (mountain coatis) Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
Ursus_(mammal)
COATI
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Girl/Female
Australian, Indian, Kurdish, Malayalam
Light
Boy/Male
Irish
From cian “â€ancient, enduring.â€â€ In legend Cian Mac Mael Muad was the son-in-law of Brian Boru (read the legend) who led the armies from the province of Munster to victory over the invading Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, a battle in which both he and Brian were killed. Cian was the eighth most popular Irish boys name in Ireland in 2003.
Boy/Male
African, Australian, Nigerian
Gods Crown; Gift from God
Boy/Male
Indian
Part of Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Modern, Muslim, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Mind; Thought; Repetition; Depth Thinking
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Wind
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : from the Middle English personal name Jenkin, a pet form of John with the addition of the suffix -kin (of Low German origin).
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Katelyn, KATELYNN means "pure."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Old Name of Orissa State; Beauty
Boy/Male
Australian, German, Netherlands, Polish
Gift from God
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n.
The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura.
v. t.
To remove the metal coating from (a plated article), as by acids or electrolytic action.
n.
The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion.
n.
Plaster of any kind used as a coating for walls, especially, a fine plaster, composed of lime or gypsum with sand and pounded marble, used for internal decorations and fine work.
n.
Any species or marine hydroids, of the genus Hydractinia and allied genera. These hydroids form, by their rootstalks, a firm, chitinous coating on shells and stones, and esp. on spiral shells occupied by hermit crabs. See Illust. of Athecata.
v. t.
To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.
n.
Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.
n.
One of certain minute coiled threads in the coating of some seeds. When moistened these threads protrude in great numbers.
n.
A shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like.
n.
The thin oxide which forms on the surface of iron forgings. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide, Fe3O4. Also, a similar coating upon other metals.
n.
A positive picture produced with sensitized collodion on a smooth surface of black varnish, coating a thin plate of iron; also, the process of making such a picture.
n.
A cement of clay or other tenacious infusible substance for sealing joints in apparatus, or the mouths of vessels or tubes, or for coating the bodies of retorts, etc., when exposed to heat; -- called also luting.
n.
A coating of strands of rope for a water vessel.
n.
A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.
n.
The brown coati. See Coati.
n.
A coating or covering resembling ice, as of sugar and milk or white of egg; frosting.
n.
The act, art, or process of covering or coating anything with melted tin, or with tin foil, as kitchen utensils, locks, and the like.
n.
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.
n.
A coating of long, slender hairs.