zinc
/zɪŋk/
noun
- A bluish-white metal that is used to make brass and to cover iron or steel to protect it from rust.
- Many coins are coated with a thin layer of zinc to prevent corrosion.
- The roof is made of sheets of zinc that last for decades.
- Zinc is an important material for making batteries.
- A chemical element (symbol Zn) that is essential for human health, found in many foods and supplements.
- Oysters are a great source of zinc, which helps your immune system.
- Doctors often recommend zinc lozenges to shorten the duration of a cold.
- A lack of zinc in your diet can slow down wound healing.
verb
- To coat or cover something with zinc to protect it from rust.
- We need to zinc these metal parts so they don't corrode.
- They zinked the old iron gate to make it last longer in the rain.
- The factory zinks the steel beams before shipping them to construction sites.
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