Zinc (Verb)
Meaning
Coat or cover with zinc.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- They decided to zinc the steel roof to protect it from corrosion and extend its lifespan.
- The metal gate was zinced for extra resistance to rust and weathering.
- To ensure durability, the pipes were zinced before being installed in the building.
- The balcony railings were zinced and then painted to give them a unique protective coating.
- Corrugated iron sheets are often zinced to shield them from the elements and increase their service life.