zinc

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Noun zinc has 1 sense

zinc, Zn, atomic number 30 - a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
--₁ is a kind of metallic element, metal

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Zinc

Noun:

Chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, bluish-white in color, used primarily as a protective coating for iron and steel.
A dietary mineral essential for human health, known for its role in the immune system and cell growth.
A zinc plate or rod in a battery, acting as the negative electrode.

Adjective:

Related to or containing zinc.

Sample Sentences:

The bridge was coated with zinc to protect it from rusting.
Consuming foods rich in zinc can strengthen your immune system.
The zinc in the battery needs replacement.
The product is made from a zinc alloy.

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