zinc
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/zɪŋk/
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/zɪŋk/
A chemical element that is a blue-white metal, often mixed with copper to make brass, and used to protect other metals from rusting.
The roof of the house was made of zinc to prevent rusting.
房子的屋顶是用锌制成的,以防止生锈。
In some African regions, a sheet of corrugated iron used for roofing or shelter.
The shelter was made with zinc sheets to provide protection from the rain.
这个避难所是用锌板建造的,以提供防雨保护。