- 1[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.
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- 2[countable] (informal) a sheet of corrugated iron that is used to make a roof, shelter, etc. They built a temporary home out of zincs.
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