Zinc is a bluish-white metal which is used to make other metals such as brass, or to coverother metals such as iron to stop a brown substance called rust from forming.
zinc in British English
(zɪŋk)
noun
1.
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
2. informal
corrugated galvanized iron
Derived forms
zincic (ˈzincic) or zincous (ˈzincous) or zincoid (ˈzincoid)
adjective
zincky (ˈzincky) or zincy (ˈzincy) or zinky (ˈzinky)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from German Zink, perhaps from Zinke prong, from its jagged appearance in the furnace
zinc in American English
(zɪŋk)
noun
1.
a bluish-white, metallic chemical element, usually found in combination, used as a protective coating for iron, as a constituent in various alloys, as an electrode in electric batteries, and, in the form of salts, in medicines: symbol, Zn; at. no., 30
verb transitiveWord forms: zincked or zinced, ˈzincking or ˈzincing
2.
to coat or treat with zinc; galvanize
Derived forms
zincic (ˈzincic) (ˈzɪŋkɪk)
adjective or ˈzincous (ˈzɪŋkəs)
zincky (ˈzincky) (ˈzɪŋki)
adjective or ˈzincy
Word origin
Ger zink, zinc, orig., prong, point: first used by Paracelsus (c. 1526): from the form of the crystals on smelting; akin to OHG zint, a point, jag < Gmc *tindja > tine
zinc in Automotive Engineering
(zɪŋk)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Materials)
Zinc is a bluish-white metal which is used to make other metals, or to cover other metals,such as steel, as a protective coating.
Zinc is a common environmental contaminant, because it is sprayed on cars to prevent rust.
The galvanized finish is coated with zinc to stop it from rusting.
Many vehicles are built from galvanized steel that has been dipped in zinc.
Metals and metallic elements used in car manufacturealuminumchromiumnickelstainless steelsteelzinc
They are high in zinc, iron, magnesium and protein.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Further exploration will determine the full extent of zinc and lead there.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
High intakes of zinc reduce copper absorption.
Mayes, Adrienne The Dictionary of Nutritional Health (1986)
Zinc and iron are especially valuable in this context.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
Certain diseases and illnesses alter the absorption of zinc from the intestine.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
They are also high on iron and zinc which can keep your blood and cardiovascular system healthy.
The Sun (2012)
They also contain iron and zinc which keeps your blood and cardiovascular system healthy.
The Sun (2014)
Such remains are especially useful for studying zinc, copper and magnesium.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
For example, some shampoos contain selenium and others zinc.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
Aluminium, copper and zinc have all hit record prices this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The miner struck significant quantities of zinc and lead in Greenland drilling in the autumn.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But all that selenium and zinc can't do a lot of harm.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The mine also contains large deposits of zinc, lead and copper as well as silver.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Alcohol interferes with zinc absorption, and encourages the absorption of lead.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
You should also consume more soya, cut animal fat and consider taking zinc and selenium pills daily.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The group needs big credit lines to conduct its global trading operations in commodities including oil, zinc and copper.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Copper vs zinc Zinc and copper are well known enemies so zinc needs to go up if copper is in excess.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
In some of these an imbalance of zinc to copper, or a deficiency of magnesium or zinc alone seem to be the problem.
Stanway, Dr Andrew Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
Before bed I take a zinc and magnesium supplement to ensure a deep sleep and vivid dreams.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Good source of vitamin B12, zinc and magnesium to boost immune system.
The Sun (2015)
This is done by adding hydrogen to hot oil with a catalyst, usually a metal such as zinc, to change its form.
The Sun (2006)
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In other languages
zinc
British English: zinc /zɪŋk/ NOUN
Zinc is a bluish-white metal which is used to make other metals such as brass, or to cover other metals such as iron to stop them rusting.
American English: zinc
Arabic: زِنْك
Brazilian Portuguese: zinco
Chinese: 锌
Croatian: cink
Czech: zinek
Danish: zink
Dutch: zink
European Spanish: cinc
Finnish: sinkki
French: zinc
German: Zink
Greek: ψευδάργυρος
Italian: zinco
Japanese: 亜鉛
Korean: 아연
Norwegian: sink
Polish: cynk
European Portuguese: zinco
Romanian: zinc
Russian: цинк
Latin American Spanish: cinc
Swedish: zink
Thai: สังกะสี
Turkish: çinko
Ukrainian: цинк
Vietnamese: kẽm
All related terms of 'zinc'
zinc dust
zinc in powder form which is obtained by grinding or processing ; used as a paint and deoxidizing agent
zinc blende
→ sphalerite
zinc oxide
a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints ( zinc white or Chinese white ), cosmetics , glass, and printing inks . It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment . Formula: ZnO
zinc white
zinc oxide used as a white pigment
zinc chloride
a white odourless soluble poisonous granular solid used in manufacturing parchment paper and vulcanized fibre and in preserving wood. It is also a soldering flux , embalming agent , and a medical astringent and antiseptic . Formula: ZnCl 2
zinc ointment
a medicinal ointment consisting of zinc oxide , petrolatum , and paraffin , used to treat certain skin diseases
zinc-plating
the process of covering something with a layer or coating of zinc
zinc sulfate
a colorless, crystalline powder , ZnSO 4 ·7H 2 O, used as an emetic in medicine , as a mordant in dyeing , etc.
zinc sulfide
a yellowish-white, crystalline powder , ZnS, used in a phosphorescent form in making television screens and luminous watch faces, and also as a pigment , etc.
zinc sulphate
a colourless soluble crystalline substance usually existing as the heptahydrate or monohydrate : used as a mordant , in preserving wood and skins, and in the electrodeposition of zinc . Formula: ZnSO 4
zinc vitriol
a colourless soluble crystalline substance usually existing as the heptahydrate or monohydrate : used as a mordant , in preserving wood and skins, and in the electrodeposition of zinc . Formula: ZnSO 4
butter of zinc
a white odourless soluble poisonous granular solid used in manufacturing parchment paper and vulcanized fibre and in preserving wood. It is also a soldering flux , embalming agent, and a medical astringent and antiseptic . Formula: ZnCl 2
flowers of zinc
a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints ( zinc white or Chinese white ), cosmetics , glass, and printing inks . It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment . Formula: ZnO
philosopher's wool
a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints ( zinc white or Chinese white ), cosmetics , glass, and printing inks . It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment . Formula: ZnO
Chinese white
white zinc oxide , formerly used in paints
sphalerite
a yellow to brownish-black mineral consisting of zinc sulphide in cubic crystalline form with varying amounts of iron , manganese , cadmium , gallium , and indium : the chief source of zinc. Formula: ZnS