zinc
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Noun
- {{senseid|en|Q758}} A chemical element (''symbol'' Zn) with an [[atomic number]] of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.
- {{lb|en|countable}} An [[atom]] of this element.
- {{lb|en|Nigeria}} A [[corrugated iron]] [[roof]].
- {{lb|en|UK|dated|colloquial}} A zinc [[countertop]].
Verb
- {{lb|en|rare}} To [[electroplate]] with zinc.
- {{lb|en|rare}} To coat with sunblock incorporating [[zinc oxide]].
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