: a bluish-white metallic element with atomic number 30 that is ductile when pure but in the commercial form is brittle at ordinary temperatures and becomes ductile on slight heating, occurs abundantly in minerals, is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals, and is used especially in alloys and as a protective coating in galvanizing iron and steel
—often used before another noun
a zinc coating
zinc additives
see Chemical Elements Table
: to treat or coat with zinc : galvanize
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Wood, glass, metal and zinc intertwined in a series of designs that include tables, a buffet and a mirror, which incorporate the designs of its founder Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Both seeds have robust nutrient profiles, offering fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and zinc.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Chickpeas are rich in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and most B vitamins.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Since orange trees are heavy feeders, look for a fertilizer that contains more nitrogen, such as a 2-1-1 or 3-1-1 nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) ratio, as well as micro nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and iron.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Wood, glass, metal and zinc intertwined in a series of designs that include tables, a buffet and a mirror, which incorporate the designs of its founder Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Both seeds have robust nutrient profiles, offering fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and zinc.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Chickpeas are rich in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and most B vitamins.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Zinc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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zinc
noun
: a bluish-white metallic chemical element with atomic number 30 that is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals
—symbol Zn
see Chemical Elements Table
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