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1. zinc
noun. ['ˈzɪŋk'] a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende.
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Etymology
- Zink (German)
- Zinken (German)
Rhymes with Zinc
- interlink
- rethink
- swink
- stink
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- smink
- shrink
- schlink
- schinke
- plink
- krinke
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- klink
- klinck
- frink
- flink
- drink
- clink
- brink
- blink
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- zink
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- vink
- think
- sync
- sink
- rinke
- rink
- rinck
Sentences with zinc
1. Noun, singular or mass
Therefore, it is not advisable to take both magnesium and zinc in supplement form at the same time.
2. Verb, past participle
Cats have riboflavin in their tapetum, unlike dogs who have zinc.
3. Noun, plural
You need zinc for the proper metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
4. Proper noun, singular
If you are an adult, the Daily Value for zinc is 15 mg, regardless of your gender.