: 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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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc Potassium, magnesium, and zinc are electrolytes.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Immune support: Consider taking immune-boosting supplements like vitamin C, zinc, and probiotics before and during travel encourages Dr. Davis.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Certain vitamins and minerals may help prevent and manage telogen effluvium, including iron, zinc, vitamins A, B12, and D, biotin (vitamin B7), and folate (vitamin B9).
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, niacinamide, zinc How to Use: Apply to clean, dry skin, following with moisturizer (and sunscreen, if using in the AM).
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc Potassium, magnesium, and zinc are electrolytes.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Immune support: Consider taking immune-boosting supplements like vitamin C, zinc, and probiotics before and during travel encourages Dr. Davis.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Certain vitamins and minerals may help prevent and manage telogen effluvium, including iron, zinc, vitamins A, B12, and D, biotin (vitamin B7), and folate (vitamin B9).
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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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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