Zinc

Quick meaning: Zinc is a noun meaning (countable) A single atom of this element.

Meaning

(countable) A single atom of this element.

More Meanings

1. (Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.
2. (UK, dated, colloquial) A zinc countertop.
3. A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.
4. (rare) To electroplate with zinc.
5. (rare) To coat with sunblock incorporating zinc oxide.

Example Sentences

As for daytime sun protection, Dr. Bowe said mineral sunscreens made with zinc oxide may be gentler on sensitized skin than chemical formulas.

Then, three workmen throwing dice for drinks. And their heads come sharply together as they count the scores. And so violently do they throw the dice that they shoot off "the zinc" on to the floor.

Even if there were a Chef and Brewer near Marble Arch, the name suggests a pint and pie, not a prawn and tomato sandwich and “a dock glass of white port off the zinc”; i.e., a small glass of a fine aperitif, at the counter […]

Word Forms

• zincs
• zinke
• zink
• zincing
• zinking
• zincking
• zinced
• zinked
• zincked

Synonyms for zinc

Depending on context, synonyms include zincum, galvanize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include copper, nickel, cadmium, calcium, spelter, blende.

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