zinc
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈzĩku/medium
zin·co
Definition
Chemical element, metallic, symbol Zn, atomic number 30, bluish-white in colour, used in alloys (such as brass) and for galvanization.
Zinc is an important nutrient for the immune system.
The roof was covered with sheets of galvanized zinc.
Etymology
Do alemão 'Zink', possivelmente relacionado com 'Zinke' (ponta, dente).