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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
“What the data show is that they have a very high selectivity for radioactive elements” over essential metals like zinc and calcium.
Soil samples taken from Jordan’s campus show excessive concentrations of lead and zinc, according to authorities.
It’s important to use sunscreen specifically made for animals, Jae says, because most sunscreens for humans contain ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that are toxic to pets if ingested.
Many seaweeds contain phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which are important antioxidants, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, fibre, vitamins A, C and E – and minerals such as copper, zinc and iodine.
They found that seaweed that had likely been in contact with volcanic ash contained less arsenic, but had accumulated other elements including nickel and zinc.
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