zinc
noun/zɪŋk/
/zɪŋk/
- [uncountable] (symbol Zn)a chemical element. Zinc is a blue-white metal that is mixed with copper to produce brass and is often used to cover other metals to prevent them from rusting.
锌 - [countable] (informal) (in some places in Africa) a sheet of corrugated iron that is used to make a roof, shelter, etc.
（非洲某些地方用于搭建屋顶、棚子等的）波纹铁板，瓦楞铁板 - They built a temporary home out of zincs.
他们用瓦楞铁板搭建了一个临时住所。
- They built a temporary home out of zincs.
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from German Zink, of unknown origin.