zinc
🇺🇸
/zɪŋk/
🇬🇧
/zɪŋk/
noun
R
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.
R
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.
translation
A chemical element that is a blue-white metal, often mixed with copper to make brass, and used to protect other metals from rusting.; In some African regions, a sheet of corrugated iron used for roofing or shelter.
Word Forms
Plural
zincs