[noun] [U] - a bluish white metal that is used in making other metals or for covering other metals to protect themBrass is made from copper and zinc.Zinc, which is found naturally in many foods, is important in the body for fighting disease, making wounds heal and for the development of unborn babies.
ZINC
Meaning of ZINC in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012