often attributive
: a bluish-white metallic element 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 see Chemical Elements Table
: to treat or coat with zinc : galvanize
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Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The horror of the war’s casualties—zinc coffins, once prosperous cities turned to ruins—were otherwise hidden behind the celebrations for City Day, the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, and marathons held on downtown streets.
—Vadim Smyslov, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
Each four-gummy serving contains 100 milligrams of omega-3s and 15 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E, K, folate, choline, zinc, and B12, including more.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Inspired by galvanism—an idea made famous by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—Alessandro Volta stacked some zinc and copper discs with cardboard in-between, stuck it in some saltwater, and prototyped a technology that today still underpins much of our lives.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Pineapple: Pineapple packs in vitamins C, A, K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Each packet offers three times more electrolytes than leading sports drinks, according to the brand, and features a healthy blend of sodium, zinc, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium to help your immune system and energy levels.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Think zinc In addition to increasing the output of white blood cells, zinc plays an active role in bolstering the immune system by activating enzymes that break down proteins found in viruses and bacteria.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
The high concentrations of zinc were linked to the Merrell Brother’s facility.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
Noun
Location in a world-class mining jurisdiction, close to a zinc smelter and port.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
The horror of the war’s casualties—zinc coffins, once prosperous cities turned to ruins—were otherwise hidden behind the celebrations for City Day, the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, and marathons held on downtown streets.
—Vadim Smyslov, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
Each four-gummy serving contains 100 milligrams of omega-3s and 15 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E, K, folate, choline, zinc, and B12, including more.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Inspired by galvanism—an idea made famous by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—Alessandro Volta stacked some zinc and copper discs with cardboard in-between, stuck it in some saltwater, and prototyped a technology that today still underpins much of our lives.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Pineapple: Pineapple packs in vitamins C, A, K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Each packet offers three times more electrolytes than leading sports drinks, according to the brand, and features a healthy blend of sodium, zinc, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium to help your immune system and energy levels.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Think zinc In addition to increasing the output of white blood cells, zinc plays an active role in bolstering the immune system by activating enzymes that break down proteins found in viruses and bacteria.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
The high concentrations of zinc were linked to the Merrell Brother’s facility.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Zinc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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zinc
noun
: a bluish white crystalline bivalent metallic element of low to intermediate hardness that is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals
—symbol Zn
see Chemical Elements Table
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