zinc
/ˈzɪŋk/ noun B2- A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.
- An atom of this element.
- A corrugated iron roof.
Plural zincs
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