to zincate
9.9
To put a thin layer of zinc on a metal surface to stop rust
- verb
- /ˈzɪŋkeɪt/
- Specialized
:
zincar
- To prevent rusting, he decided to zincate the metal parts of his bicycle.
Examples
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After that, I zincated it, the pickle 4 scribed that clean while in it, then zincated again, then into flash copper.
Blog text (32) -
After that, I zincated it, the pickle 4 scribed that clean while in it, then zincated again, then into flash copper.
Blog text (32) -
Before assembling the new railing, they zincated the metal to ensure durability.
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The workers zincated the steel beams before installation to extend their lifespan.
Synonyms
5
7.1
Coat iron or steel with zinc to stop rust
focuses on using a metal solution to deposit a thin layer rather than protection
1
7.5
To cover metal with a thin metal layer to protect it from rust
uses a metal solution to deposit a thinner layer rather than general covering
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The verb zincate is formed from zinc plus -ate, where -ate can make a verb meaning 'to make or to cover with', so to zincate is to put a thin zinc layer on a metal part, like 'plating' it to stop rust.