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zinc

/ziːn/ noun · British & US
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What does zinc mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, used as a protective coating for iron and steel, and as an ingredient in some foods and cosmetics.

Example

"The zinc coating on the car's frame helped protect it from rust."

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