zinc

noun/zɪŋk/

Frequency rank: #6,475 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a bluish-white metallic element used in alloys and as a dietary mineral.

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Example sentence

The doctor recommended taking zinc supplements to help boost the immune system.

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