Zinc
noun
Zinc is a blue-white metal that is used in making many things.
The roof is made of zinc.
Often appears as...
- zinc supplement
- zinc alloy
noun
Zinc is also used in referring to a nutritional supplement.
He took a zinc supplement to boost his immune system.
Often appears as...
- zinc deficiency
- zinc oxide
noun
Zinc is a blue-white metal that is used in making many things.
The roof is made of zinc.
Often appears as...
- zinc supplement
- zinc alloy
noun
Zinc is also used in referring to a nutritional supplement.
He took a zinc supplement to boost his immune system.
Often appears as...
- zinc deficiency
- zinc oxide
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Usage
Zinc is commonly referenced in construction and manufacturing disciplines.
The machine's components have a durable zinc coating.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Properties
Remember that zinc has a distinctive blue-white color and anti-corrosion properties.
You can identify zinc in that alloy by its blue-white sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zinc Paint
Don't confuse actual zinc metal with 'zinc paint,' which contains zinc for rust protection.
The bridge is coated with zinc paint, not made of solid zinc.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Usage
Zinc is commonly referenced in construction and manufacturing disciplines.
The machine's components have a durable zinc coating.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Properties
Remember that zinc has a distinctive blue-white color and anti-corrosion properties.
You can identify zinc in that alloy by its blue-white sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zinc Paint
Don't confuse actual zinc metal with 'zinc paint,' which contains zinc for rust protection.
The bridge is coated with zinc paint, not made of solid zinc.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Usage
Zinc is commonly referenced in construction and manufacturing disciplines.
The machine's components have a durable zinc coating.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Properties
Remember that zinc has a distinctive blue-white color and anti-corrosion properties.
You can identify zinc in that alloy by its blue-white sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zinc Paint
Don't confuse actual zinc metal with 'zinc paint,' which contains zinc for rust protection.
The bridge is coated with zinc paint, not made of solid zinc.
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Bjorn Lomborg: Global...
That would be the third best thing we could do. The second best thing would be to focus on malnutrition. Not just malnutrition in general, but there's a very cheap way of dealing with malnutrition, namely, the lack of micronutrients. Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.
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An Accidental Case of...
some of its elements are rare so it's a little too expensive to start painting buildings with it just yet so ma started to experiment and that's when he came across another surprise indium is expensive so we decided to take the indium and replace with titanium and zinc which are cheaper we
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Which sunscreen should...
age your skin, and promote the development of potentially deadly skin cancer. Sunscreen protects your skin either physically by deflecting UV rays with an inorganic blocker like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, or chemically by using carbon-based compounds to absorb UV photons
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Beyond the edge of the...
present he said in the ocean depths their minds of zinc iron silver and gold which would be quite easy to exploit and that's where we're at now is thinking about how to exploit minerals on the seafloor these minerals including minerals from these hot springs on the
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Why do we have to wear...
and appears to have an effect on our tanning response, carcinogenesis, and aging. So, how does the sunscreen protect us from these rays? There are two basic types of sunscreen, physical and chemical blockers. Physical blockers, like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide,
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How climate change could...
It's associated with fatigue, shortness of breath and some fairly serious consequences as well. When you don't have enough zinc, you can have a loss of appetite. It is a significant problem around the world. There's about one billion people who are zinc deficient.
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Chasing Rivers, Part 2:...
The yellow line is the safety line for human interactions, of course, I was standing knee deep in the river that is just laden with zinc, just one of the many heavy metals it was high. So, not a healthy river, but what's interesting is the oxygen level came back,
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Defending Virunga's...
viewed as a pot of gold a huge area of immense natural wealth there's gold there's diamonds there's complexed rare earth minerals tantalum and coltan there's timber this zinc there's all of these things that our world needs and everyone from the
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The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
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Life of Insects PIPE...
she flits away the drill sheath and starts work aim has to be very accurate if she's to strike a target the lava at the goal center the tip of her drill has a sharp cutting edge of metallic zinc
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Bjorn Lomborg: Global...
That would be the third best thing we could do. The second best thing would be to focus on malnutrition. Not just malnutrition in general, but there's a very cheap way of dealing with malnutrition, namely, the lack of micronutrients. Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.
Video examples
An Accidental Case of...
some of its elements are rare so it's a little too expensive to start painting buildings with it just yet so ma started to experiment and that's when he came across another surprise indium is expensive so we decided to take the indium and replace with titanium and zinc which are cheaper we
Video examples
Which sunscreen should...
age your skin, and promote the development of potentially deadly skin cancer. Sunscreen protects your skin either physically by deflecting UV rays with an inorganic blocker like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, or chemically by using carbon-based compounds to absorb UV photons
Video examples
Beyond the edge of the...
present he said in the ocean depths their minds of zinc iron silver and gold which would be quite easy to exploit and that's where we're at now is thinking about how to exploit minerals on the seafloor these minerals including minerals from these hot springs on the
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Why do we have to wear...
and appears to have an effect on our tanning response, carcinogenesis, and aging. So, how does the sunscreen protect us from these rays? There are two basic types of sunscreen, physical and chemical blockers. Physical blockers, like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide,
Video examples
How climate change could...
It's associated with fatigue, shortness of breath and some fairly serious consequences as well. When you don't have enough zinc, you can have a loss of appetite. It is a significant problem around the world. There's about one billion people who are zinc deficient.
Video examples
Chasing Rivers, Part 2:...
The yellow line is the safety line for human interactions, of course, I was standing knee deep in the river that is just laden with zinc, just one of the many heavy metals it was high. So, not a healthy river, but what's interesting is the oxygen level came back,
Video examples
Defending Virunga's...
viewed as a pot of gold a huge area of immense natural wealth there's gold there's diamonds there's complexed rare earth minerals tantalum and coltan there's timber this zinc there's all of these things that our world needs and everyone from the
Video examples
The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
Video examples
Life of Insects PIPE...
she flits away the drill sheath and starts work aim has to be very accurate if she's to strike a target the lava at the goal center the tip of her drill has a sharp cutting edge of metallic zinc
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
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Michael Specter
American Journalist
Meat supplies a variety of nutrients - among them iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12 - that are not readily found in plants. We can survive without it; millions of vegetarians choose to do so, and billions of others have that choice imposed upon them by poverty.
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Anton du Beke
British Dancer
Too many multi-vitamins are packaged as one size fits all, but you should be more specific about what you need. When I was competing as a dancer, I took zinc for healthy skin and immune system.
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Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
I take vitamin C and zinc every day to keep colds at bay. I also take calcium tablets to supplement my lack of dairy, and d-mannose, a cranberry extract thought to be good for women's health.
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Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I'm not really into supplements, I mostly try to get it all from my food. I take multivitamins, vitamin D - which is really important - zinc and magnesium, but that's about it.
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L'Wren Scott
American Designer
I take a multivitamin, vitamin D, and omega-3 oils every day, and if I'm stressed or run- down, I bulk up on vitamin C and zinc.
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Jesse Spencer
Australian Actor
On vacation in Indonesia, I ran out of skin-colored zinc, so I used green, and locals called me Hulk.
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Douglas Brinkley
American Author
Politicians wanted to mine the Grand Canyon for zinc and copper, and Theodore Roosevelt said, 'No.
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Roger Maris
Athlete
It's a business. If I could make more money down in the zinc mines I'd be mining zinc.
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Edward Hopper
American Artist
I think that zinc white has a property of scaling and cracking.
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
Quote examples
Michael Specter
American Journalist
Meat supplies a variety of nutrients - among them iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12 - that are not readily found in plants. We can survive without it; millions of vegetarians choose to do so, and billions of others have that choice imposed upon them by poverty.
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Anton du Beke
British Dancer
Too many multi-vitamins are packaged as one size fits all, but you should be more specific about what you need. When I was competing as a dancer, I took zinc for healthy skin and immune system.
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Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
I take vitamin C and zinc every day to keep colds at bay. I also take calcium tablets to supplement my lack of dairy, and d-mannose, a cranberry extract thought to be good for women's health.
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Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I'm not really into supplements, I mostly try to get it all from my food. I take multivitamins, vitamin D - which is really important - zinc and magnesium, but that's about it.
Quote examples
L'Wren Scott
American Designer
I take a multivitamin, vitamin D, and omega-3 oils every day, and if I'm stressed or run- down, I bulk up on vitamin C and zinc.
Quote examples
Jesse Spencer
Australian Actor
On vacation in Indonesia, I ran out of skin-colored zinc, so I used green, and locals called me Hulk.
Quote examples
Douglas Brinkley
American Author
Politicians wanted to mine the Grand Canyon for zinc and copper, and Theodore Roosevelt said, 'No.
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Roger Maris
Athlete
It's a business. If I could make more money down in the zinc mines I'd be mining zinc.
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Edward Hopper
American Artist
I think that zinc white has a property of scaling and cracking.
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