Looking for the meaning of the word ZINC in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ZINC with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Zinc
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from German Zink, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
zɪŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 30, a silvery-white metal that is a constituent of brass and is used for coating (galvanizing) iron and steel to protect against corrosion.
Short Definition:chemical element of atomic number 30
Word: Zinc
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
zɪŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
coat (iron) with zinc or a zinc compound to prevent rust
Short Definition:coat iron with zinc or zinc compound
Examples:- the metal has to be zinced to prevent oxidation and decay
- the street lamps are adorned with tiny zinced crowns
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