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zinc
[ zingk ]
noun
- Chemistry. a ductile, bluish-white metallic element: used in making galvanized iron, brass, and other alloys, and as an element in voltaic cells. : Zn; : 65.37; : 30; : 7.14 at 20°C.
- a piece of this metal used as an element in a voltaic cell.
verb (used with object)
- to coat or cover with zinc.
zinc
/ zɪŋk /
noun
- a brittle bluish-white metallic element that becomes coated with a corrosion-resistant layer in moist air and occurs chiefly in sphalerite and smithsonite. It is a constituent of several alloys, esp brass and nickel-silver, and is used in die-casting, galvanizing metals, and in battery electrodes. Symbol: Zn; atomic no: 30; atomic wt: 65.39; valency: 2; relative density: 7.133; melting pt: 419.58°C; boiling pt: 907°C
- informal.corrugated galvanized iron
zinc
/ zĭngk /
- A shiny, bluish-white metallic element that is brittle at room temperature but is malleable when heated. It is used in alloys such as brass and bronze, as a coating for iron and steel, and in various household objects. Zinc is essential to human and animal growth. Atomic number 30; atomic weight 65.39; melting point 419.4°C; boiling point 907°C; specific gravity 7.133 (25°C); valence 2.
- See Periodic Table
Derived Forms
- ˈzincic, adjective
- ˈzincky, adjective
Other Words From
- zincky zincy zinky adjective
- zincoid adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of zinc1
Word History and Origins
Origin of zinc1
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Example Sentences
Kourosh’s research has led to specific recommendations for skin protection during fire events, such as using mineral sunscreen containing zinc and titanium dioxide.
Declines in micronutrients, which play important roles in growth and health, are a particular concern: Long-term records of crop nutritional values have revealed declines in copper, magnesium, iron and zinc.
We need zinc in our diets in order to grow and sustain our health.
With the bleached hair, zinc smeared across the cheeks and collar turned up, he is perfectly at home in his surroundings.
With Pat Butcher hair and zinc across his cheeks, Bethell looked like a gap-year backpacker showing off in a Sunday club game.
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