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zinc

/zɪŋk/

Meanings
noun
A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a slightly brittle blue-silvery metal.

Examples :

"The vitamin bottle lists zinc as an important mineral for boosting your immune system. "
element material substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration countertop

countertop noun

/ˈkaʊntərtɑp/ /ˈkaʊntərtɔp/

The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

"I wiped the spilled milk off the countertop after breakfast. "

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incorporating verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

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element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

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electroplate noun

/ɪˈlɛktroʊˌpleɪt/ /iˈlɛktroʊˌpleɪt/

Electroplated objects.

"The shop sells electroplate for affordable jewelry. "

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slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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sunblock noun

/ˈsʌnˌblɑk/ /ˈsʌnˌblɒk/

A sunscreen with high sun protection factor (SPF).

"My daughter needs sunblock to protect her skin from the strong sun at school. "

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boosting verb

/ˈbuːstɪŋ/

To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.

"My dad was boosting me so I could reach the high shelf. "

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reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "