Definition of 'zinc'

Translate 'zinc' to

Definitions of 'zinc'

1. (verb) zinc, Zn, atomic number 30
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende

2. (verb) zinc
coat or cover with zinc

Images of 'zinc'

'zinc' - Nearby Entries
zinc blende zinc cadmium sulfide zinc deficiency zinc zinc ointment zinc oxide zinc sulfate

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"zinc." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2009. 5 July. 2009. http://www.definitions.net/definition/zinc

Alternative search options for 'zinc'

Search for Synonyms of 'zinc'

Search for Quotes containing the term 'zinc'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'zinc'

Search for 'zinc' on