■ noun the chemical element of atomic number 30, a silvery-white metal which is a constituent of brass and is used for galvanizing iron and steel. (Symbol: Zn )
↘galvanized iron or steel.
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~ed 'zɪŋ(k)t ] coat with ~.
Origin
C17: from Ger. Zink , of unknown origin.