zinc
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A bluish-white metal often used to coat other metals to stop them from rusting.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The buckets were coated in _____ to protect them from corrosion."
Answer: zinc
In your own words, what does "zinc" mean?
A bluish-white metal often used to coat other metals to stop them from rusting.