zinc🔊

A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.

A single atom of this element.

(Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.

(UK, dated, colloquial) A zinc countertop.

(rare) To electroplate with zinc.

(rare) To coat with sunblock incorporating zinc oxide.