zinc

• Élément métallique bleuâtre-blanc brillant, cassant à température ordinaire mais devenant malléable lorsqu'on le chauffe. Utilisé dans divers alliages et pour la galvanisation du fer, on le trouve dans la nature sous forme de sulfure dans la blende.

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 (élément chimique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesspelter

• Verbe signifiant recouvrir ou traiter quelque chose avec du zinc, généralement pour prévenir la rouille ou la corrosion.

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.

   Zinguer

   • 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.

   Synonymesgalvanize