Meaning
zinc
- A bluish-white metallic chemical element used in alloys and galvanization (symbol Zn).
In a sentence
Lo zinco è un minerale essenziale per il sistema immunitario.
Zinc is an essential mineral for the immune system.
Questa grondaia è stata realizzata interamente in zinco.
This gutter was made entirely of zinc.
Prendi integratori di zinco durante i cambi di stagione?
Do you take zinc supplements during seasonal changes?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zinco | masculine · singular |
| zinchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the definite article 'lo' ('lo zinco').
- Rarely pluralized; when it is, the plural form is 'zinchi'.