zinc
Noun:
- A bluish-white, lustrous metallic element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30). It is brittle at room temperature but becomes malleable when heated. Zinc is used in a wide variety of alloys (like brass) and for galvanizing iron to prevent rust. It occurs naturally primarily as zinc sulphide in the mineral sphalerite (zinc blende).
Verb (transitive):
- To coat or cover (especially iron or steel) with a layer of zinc, typically to protect it from corrosion. This process is called galvanization.
Noun:
- Zinc is an essential mineral for human health.
- The roof was made of corrugated zinc.
- Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
Verb:
- The steel beams were zinced to prevent rusting.
- They decided to zinc the old iron fence.
"Zinc oxide": A white powder (ZnO) used as a pigment, in ointments for skin protection, and in rubber manufacturing.
- Zinc oxide is a common ingredient in sunscreen lotions.
"Zinc deficiency": A lack of sufficient zinc in the body, which can cause health problems.
- Zinc deficiency can impair the immune system.
Zinced/Zincked (verb, past tense): Coated with zinc.
- The zinced metal had a dull grey appearance.
Zincing/Zincking (verb, present participle/gerund): The process of coating with zinc.
- The zincing of the ship's hull was a meticulous job.
Galvanize (verb): A more common synonym for the verb "to zinc," meaning to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc.
- They chose to galvanize the steel structure.
- Noun: Spelter (commercial name for zinc, especially impure forms).
- Verb: Galvanize, plate (with zinc).
"Zinc plating": The process of applying a thin coating of zinc to a metal object.
- Zinc plating provides excellent corrosion resistance for small parts.
"Zinc blende": Another name for the mineral sphalerite, the chief ore of zinc.
- The mine was rich in zinc blende.
(Note: There are no common idioms directly centered on the word "zinc." Its usage is primarily technical and scientific.)
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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 naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
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coat or cover with zinc
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