zinc
Aussprache: [zɪŋk]
Wort
Kontext: „chemistry“
(noun) a type of metal that is used in many products, like batteries and some types of paints. It can also help keep things from rusting.
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Zinc is an important metal for making good batteries.
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Zinc is not used to make jewelry because it can tarnish easily.
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What are some common products that contain zinc?
Kontext: „health“
(noun) a mineral that our bodies need to stay healthy. It helps our immune system and is found in foods like meat and nuts.
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Zinc helps your body fight off colds and infections.
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If you don’t get enough zinc, you might get sick more often.
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Which foods are rich in zinc that we should eat regularly?
Kontext: „application“
(verb) to coat something with zinc, usually to protect it from rust. This is often done with metal items.
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They zinc-coated the pipes to prevent them from rusting.
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The pipes were not zinc-coated, so they started to rust quickly.
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Why is it important to zinc an outdoor metal fence?
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