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zinc

Pronunciation: [zɪŋk]

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Learn how to use zinc in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce zinc

Pronunciation: [zɪŋk]

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