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zinc

UK /zɪŋk/US /zɪŋk/

词源

源自德语Zink,可能来自Zinke(尖齿),因熔炼时形成的尖状结晶得名。16世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 一种蓝白色金属元素,符号Zn,常用于制造合金、镀层或作为营养补充剂。具有防腐蚀特性,是人体必需的微量元素之一。

“The roof was covered with sheets of zinc to prevent rust.”

(屋顶覆盖了锌板以防止生锈。)

“Zinc is often mixed with copper to make brass.”

(锌常与铜混合制成黄铜。)

同义词:Zn (元素符号), spelter (商业锌锭)

verb

❶ 用锌覆盖或镀锌,通常指在金属表面涂覆锌层以防止腐蚀。

“They decided to zinc the iron fence for better protection.”

(他们决定给铁栅栏镀锌以获得更好的保护。)

“The nails were zinced to resist seawater corrosion.”

(这些钉子经过镀锌处理以抵抗海水腐蚀。)

同义词:galvanize, coat with zinc

常见短语

zinc deficiency — 锌缺乏症,指人体锌摄入不足导致的健康问题,可能影响免疫力和伤口愈合。

“Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss and slow wound healing.”

(缺锌可能导致脱发和伤口愈合缓慢。)

zinc alloy — 锌合金,指以锌为主要成分的金属混合物,常用于铸造和制造业。

“The toy car was made of lightweight zinc alloy.”

(这款玩具车由轻质锌合金制成。)