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zinc

/zɪŋk/

Translations

zincnoun

zincs

zincAu sens de l’élément chimique métallique.

The roof was coated with zinc to prevent rusting.

Le toit était recouvert de zinc pour éviter la rouille.

Additional translations

zincAu sens du minéral essentiel en nutrition.

Synonyms

white metal

element 30

zinc metal

spelter

zincverb

zinced

Past Simple

zinced

Past Participle

zincing

Gerund

/zɪŋk/

zinguerS’emploie surtout en technique et en métallurgie.

The company decided to zinc the steel beams to prevent corrosion.

L’entreprise a décidé de zinguer les poutres en acier pour éviter la corrosion.

Synonyms

plate (with zinc)

zinc-plated

zinc-coat

hot-dip galvanize

coat (with zinc)

zinc-plate

galvanise

galvanize

zincadjective

more zinc

Comp.

most zinc

Super.

Attributive use: describing something made of or containing zinc

Additional translations

zincifèreAu sens de contenant du zinc; registre surtout technique.

Synonyms

Definitions

zincnoun

A bluish-white metallic element used to galvanize iron and as an ingredient in various alloys.

The roof was coated with zinc to prevent rusting.

A dietary mineral essential for human health, involved in various enzyme functions.

Zinc is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

zincverb

To coat or cover with zinc, especially to protect against rust.

The company decided to zinc the steel beams to prevent corrosion.

zincadjective

Made of or containing zinc.

The mechanic replaced the part with a zinc bolt to resist corrosion.