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Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

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  1. 1. noun [Chemistry] zinc (Zn)

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

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  1. 1. 金属元素,符号Zn。浅蓝白色,在潮湿空气中易氧化并形成白色保护层。用于制镀铁(白铁)、干电池、焰火等;粉是强还原剂,有多种用途。

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The tannin in tea and coffee inhibits the absorption of iron and zinc from the diet.
茶叶和咖啡中的单宁酸会阻碍日常饮食中铁和的吸收。
Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.
黄铜是和铜组成的合金。

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