How to Use zinc in a Sentence

zinc

noun
  • Opt for zinc lozenges or syrup rather than tablets or capsules.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Changes in taste and smell may also occur with low zinc.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in spinach bind to iron and zinc as well.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
  • Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in spinach bind to iron and zinc as well.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
  • The safe upper limit for zinc depends on your age and life stage.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The masonry and zinc roof of the house had just been installed.
    — Andrea RodrÍguez, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Next came red oxide to make orange, zinc for white, and a form of graphite to make black.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The research on zinc's effect on the common cold has been mixed.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Learn exactly what zinc does for the body—and what happens when your tank is low.
    — Christine Byrne, Women's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Both of these have the classic looks of black and shiny, rust-resistant zinc.
    — Clint Davis, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • While there are dozens of zinc supplements on the market, not all of them are equal.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Do not use nasal zinc products, as these can cause irreversible loss of smell.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Others take zinc to prevent the common cold.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in leafy greens like spinach also bind to iron and zinc.
    — Allison Palmer june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
  • Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in leafy greens like spinach also bind to iron and zinc.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Take zinc with food to reduce stomach upset.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • With high zinc levels, your body makes more of these proteins to get rid of the extra zinc.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Greenland is rich in iron ore, copper, zinc, graphite, tungsten and more.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Nuts, like cashews, almonds, and pine nuts, are excellent sources of zinc.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Beef, Pork, and Poultry Meat is a good source of zinc.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Spaghetti squash is a good source of vitamin C and zinc.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
  • Each stage of cell division requires zinc.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Metals such as iron and zinc sit at the core of many of the most ancient enzymes found across life forms.
    — Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • Most adults need 8-11 milligrams of zinc daily.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are simple ways to add zinc to your diet.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Most of the Benin metal pieces are made of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Chia seeds and pumpkin seeds both provide similar amounts of zinc and iron.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The only way to get enough zinc in your diet is through foods rich in zinc or in supplement form.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

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