zinc

• Elemento metálico de color azulado-blanco brillante, quebradizo a temperatura ambiente pero maleable al calentarse. Se emplea en diversas aleaciones y para galvanizar el hierro, y se encuentra en la naturaleza como sulfuro de zinc en la blenda.

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.

   zinc (elemento químico)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosspelter

• Verbo que significa cubrir o tratar algo con zinc, generalmente para prevenir la oxidación o la corrosión.

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.

   Cincar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgalvanize