the chemical element of atomic number 30, a silvery-white metal which is a constituent of brass and is used for coating (galvanizing) iron and steel to protect against corrosion (Symbol:
【化】 锌 (化学符号:
[usu. as modifier]galvanized iron or steel, especially as the material of domestic utensils or corrugated roofs
(用作家庭器皿或屋顶等的)镀锌铁板;镀锌钢板
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a zinc roof .镀锌铁皮屋顶。
coat (iron) with zinc or a zinc compound to prevent rust
(为防锈而)镀锌于(铁)。
"mid 17th cent.: from German