zinc

in Vietnamese Kẽm (kim loại)

BrE /zɪŋk/ AmE /zɪŋk/

noun en → vi

1 METAL [uncountable] B1

Kẽm (kim loại)

a strong, grey metal that is used in paint and to make coins and other things

  • zinc-based products

Collocations zinc paint · zinc coins

  • The roof is covered with zinc sheets.

    Mái nhà được lợp bằng những tấm kẽm.

2 DIETARY [uncountable] B2

Kẽm (đối tượng dinh dưỡng)

a chemical element that the human body needs to stay healthy, especially for strong bones and teeth

  • zinc supplements

Collocations zinc deficiency · zinc-rich foods

  • He takes zinc tablets to boost his immune system.

    Anh ấy uống viên kẽm để tăng cường hệ miễn dịch.