zinc

• Bläulich-weißes, glänzendes Metall, das bei gewöhnlicher Temperatur spröde ist, beim Erhitzen jedoch formbar wird; es wird in Legierungen und zum Verzinken von Eisen verwendet und kommt in der Natur als Zinksulfid im Zinkblende vor.

A bluish-white, lustrous metallic element that is brittle at ordinary temperatures but becomes malleable when heated. It is used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron, and occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende.

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1. Chemical elementB2formalscientific

   A bluish-white, lustrous metallic element that is brittle at room temperature but becomes malleable when heated. It is used in alloys and for galvanizing iron to prevent rust.

   Chemisches Element

   • Zinc is commonly used to coat iron and steel to prevent corrosion.
   • The alloy contains a significant amount of zinc for added strength.
   • Scientists study the properties of zinc in various industrial applications.

   Synonymespelter

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Zink zu überziehen oder zu behandeln, meist um Rost oder Korrosion zu verhindern.

A verb meaning to coat or treat something with zinc, typically to prevent rust or corrosion.

1. Coat or cover with zincC1formal

   To apply a layer of zinc to a metal surface, typically to protect it from corrosion.

   Verzinken

   • The steel was zinc-plated to prevent rust.
   • They zinc the iron sheets before using them for roofing.
   • The factory zinks the metal parts as part of the manufacturing process.

   Synonymegalvanize