鋅 (xīn) - Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element (Zn), essential

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Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element (Zn), essential for life, used in alloys and galvanization.

Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element (Zn), essential

Usage highlights

Zinc elementGalvanizedZinc oxideZinc alloyZinc deficiencyZinc plate

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Zinc is an essential nutrient (锌元素).
  • Galvanized steel is coated with zinc (镀锌).
  • Zinc oxide is used in ointments (氧化锌).
  • The battery contains a zinc electrode (锌电极).

Collocations

  • Zinc element(锌元素)
  • Galvanized(镀锌)
  • Zinc oxide(氧化锌)
  • Zinc alloy(锌合金)
  • Zinc deficiency(缺锌)
  • Zinc plate(锌板)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zinc is a modern chemical element; the character was created for scientific use.
  • It is associated with industry, health (as a nutrient), and technology.
  • The character is not deeply rooted in classical Chinese culture.

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