Zinc (en. Zinc)

/zɛ̃k/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Chemical metal with the symbol Zn, used as an alloying element.

Zinc is often used to galvanize steel.

Le zinc est souvent utilisé pour galvaniser l'acier.

Essential element for the human body.

Zinc is necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system.

Le zinc est nécessaire au bon fonctionnement du système immunitaire.

Roof made of metal or zinc sheeting.

The house has a zinc roof that withstands the elements well.

La maison a un toit en zinc qui résiste bien aux intempéries.

From Latin 'cinchona', related to the zinc ore.

zinc roof

A roof covered with zinc sheeting.

toit en zinc

galvanize with zinc

Protecting a metal against corrosion using zinc.

galvaniser avec du zinc

zincography

Print made on zinc.

zincographie

galvanization

Process of protecting against corrosion using zinc.

galvanisation

alloy

Mixture of two or more metals, of which zinc may be a part.

alliage

minerals

Inorganic natural substances, zinc being one of them.

minéraux

Bar or café

Let's meet at the bar for a drink after work.

On se retrouve au zinc pour un verre après le travail.

Bar edge

He leaned against the bar while waiting for his order.

Il s'est appuyé contre le zinc en attendant sa commande.