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Zinc
01
a bluish-white metal essential for immune function and wound healing, also widely used in covering steel and preventing it from rusting and corroding
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
zincs
What is "zinc"?
Zinc is an essential mineral that plays an important role in many bodily functions. It supports the immune system, aids in wound healing, and is necessary for normal growth and development. Zinc is also important for the senses of taste and smell and helps with DNA and protein production. Good dietary sources of zinc include meat, shellfish, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Examples
Efficient wound healing is linked to the presence of zinc in the body.
to zinc
01
coat or cover with zinc
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
zinc
3rd person singular
zincs
Present participle
zincing
Past simple
zinced
Past participle
zinced
