Zinc
/zˈɪŋk/
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Definition
(noun) A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.
Sentence Examples
This metal is called zinc.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is a chemical element that is often used to coat other various metals to prevent them from several and rusting today.