dezinc

dɪzɪŋk

Definitions

1. verb

to remove zinc from (a metal alloy, especially brass)

“The process of dezincing is crucial in maintaining the quality of brass in industrial applications.”

2. noun

the process of removing zinc from a metal alloy

“The company specializes in dezincing techniques to create high-grade aluminum alloys.”

Synonyms

  • delead
  • dezinfect

Antonyms

  • galvanize
  • zincate