zinc in Italian
zinc in Italian is zinco, zincare — zinc means a bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.
zinc in Italian
zinco
(countable) A single atom of this element.
zincare
(rare) To electroplate with zinc.
What does "zinc" mean?
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noun A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.
"Galvanized nails are coated in a thin layer of zinc to stop them rusting."
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verb To coat something with a protective layer of zinc.
"The fence posts were zinced before being installed outside."
zinc in a sentence
- Galvanized nails are coated in a thin layer of zinc to stop them rusting.
- Zinc is added to copper to make brass.
- The fence posts were zinced before being installed outside.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "zinc" in Italian?
"zinc" in Italian is zinco, zincare. zinc means: A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.
How do you use "zinc" in a sentence?
Example: "Galvanized nails are coated in a thin layer of zinc to stop them rusting." In Italian, "zinc" is zinco, zincare.
Are there other ways to say "zinc" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "zinc": zinco, zincare.
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