ZINC


Meaning of ZINC in English

n. Chem. a white metallic element occurring naturally as zinc blende, and used as a component of brass, in galvanizing sheet iron, in electric batteries, and in printing-plates.

Usage:

Symb.: Zn.

Phrases and idioms:

flowers of zinc zinc oxide. zinc blende see BLENDE. zinc chloride a white crystalline deliquescent solid used as a preservative and flux. zinc oxide a powder used as a white pigment and in medicinal ointments. zinc sulphate a white water-soluble compound used as a mordant.

Derivatives:

zinced adj.

Etymology: G Zink, of unkn. orig.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.