B2 — Upper Intermediatenoun
zinco
zinc
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
mineraleelementometallo
Usage note
Technical/scientific term. Commonly encountered in health contexts ('integratore di zinco') or materials ('lamiera zincata' = galvanised sheet metal).
Example
"Lo zinco è importante per il sistema immunitario."
"Zinc is important for the immune system."
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