zinc


Definition: Meaning of, zinc in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / zɪŋk /

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  1. a blue-white metal that is used to make BRASS and to cover and protect objects made of iron. It is a chemical ELEMENT : symbol Zn
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zinc used in phrases

  • flowers of zinc (noun)
    1. oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
  • zinc blende (noun)
    1. an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulphide in crystalline form
  • zinc cadmium sulfide (noun)
    1. cadmium sulphide containing zinc
  • zinc deficiency (noun)
    1. a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases
  • zinc ointment (noun)
    1. an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
  • zinc oxide (noun)
    1. oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
  • zinc sulfate (noun)
    1. a colourless water-soluble powder; used as a mordant or to preserve wood or for the electrodeposition of zinc
  • zinc sulfide (noun)
    1. a yellow to white crystalline fluorescent compound that occurs naturally as sphalerite or wurtzite and is used as a luminous pigment
  • zinc sulphate (noun)
    1. a colourless water-soluble powder; used as a mordant or to preserve wood or for the electrodeposition of zinc
  • zinc sulphide (noun)
    1. a yellow to white crystalline fluorescent compound that occurs naturally as sphalerite or wurtzite and is used as a luminous pigment
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