zn (Meaning)
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zn (n)
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
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zn Sentence Examples
- The enigmatic symbol "Zn" represents the chemical element zinc.
- Zinc is a crucial nutrient for humans, supporting immune function and wound healing.
- Zn++ ions facilitate the activity of enzymes involved in various biological processes.
- Zinc is used extensively in galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion.
- ZnO is a widely employed semiconductor material in electronics and solar cells.
- The Zn-Cu couple forms an electrochemical cell, commonly used in batteries.
- Zinc deficiency can lead to a weakened immune system, stunted growth, and hair loss.
- Zinc finger proteins regulate gene expression by binding to specific DNA sequences containing Zn++.
- The abundance of Zn in the Earth's crust is approximately 65 parts per million.
- ZnS, known as zinc sulfide, exhibits strong luminescence properties and is used in phosphors.
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a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron;
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The enigmatic symbol "Zn" represents the chemical element zinc.
Zinc is a crucial nutrient for humans, supporting immune function and wound healing.
Zn++ ions facilitate the activity of enzymes involved in various biological processes.
Zinc is used extensively in galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion.
