- [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. 锌 - [countable] (informal)
(in some places in Africa) a sheet of corrugated iron that is used to make a roof, shelter, etc. （非洲某些地方用于搭建屋顶、棚子等的）波纹铁板，瓦楞铁板
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from German Zink, of unknown origin.