: 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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Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Meat is a significant source of protein and fat, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamins A and B.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Dark chocolate also contains lots of fiber and protein and many important minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Dark, Leafy Greens Dark, leafy greens contain vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
Meat is a significant source of protein and fat, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamins A and B.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Dark chocolate also contains lots of fiber and protein and many important minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Dark, Leafy Greens Dark, leafy greens contain vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Zinc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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