zinc

Meanings

• noun

  A bluish-white metallic element that is a member of the alkaline earth metals. It has the atomic number 30 and the symbol Zn.

  - "Zinc is an essential trace element for animals and humans."
  - "Zinc is commonly used as a galvanizing agent to protect iron and steel from corrosion."

• noun

  A color or shade of blue with a greenish tint.

  - "The sun set behind the mountain, leaving the sky a brilliant shade of zinc."
  - "The old man's eyes held a zinc hue, a clear sign of his advanced age."

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Pronunciation

1. /zɪŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

galvanize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zinc
mint , pint

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Variants

List of all variants of zinc that leads to same result
zinc , zincs , zinced , zincing , zincked , zincking , zinc blende , zinc blendes , zinc chloride , zinc chlorides , zinc oxide , zinc oxides , zinc sulfate , zinc sulfates , zinc sulfide , zinc sulfides , zinc white , zinc whites , diethyl zinc , diethyl zincs , mossy zinc , mossy zincs

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Etymology

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The name zinc comes from the German word 'zinken,' which means 'to smell,' due to the characteristic odor produced during the roasting of zinc ores.

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Trivia

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1. Zinc is the fourth most commonly used metal in industrial applications.

2. The largest producer of zinc is China.

3. Zinc is an essential nutrient for plants, animals, and humans. It plays a role in various metabolic processes, including immune function and wound healing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zinc oxide: A white, powdery substance that is widely used as a pigment and in sunscreens due to its ability to reflect ultraviolet radiation.

2. Zinc sulfide: A yellow or white compound that is used in the production of yellow pigments and in the manufacture of phosphors for television screens.

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Culture

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Zinc has been used for various cultural and historical purposes, including the creation of alloys such as brass and bronze, as well as in traditional Chinese medicine.

How to Memorize "zinc"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize zinc, visualize a blue-green metal with a distinctive odor. Imagine a roasting zinc ore releasing its characteristic smell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zinc with the number 30 and the symbol Zn. Remember that it is an essential trace element for animals and humans.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating zinc with the word 'zesty nickel.' This can help you remember that zinc is a bluish-white metal that is a member of the alkaline earth metals.

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