dezinkify

/dɛzɪnˈkaɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce zinc from (a surface, especially a metal surface)

“The factory workers had to dezinkify the old machinery before it could be reused.”

2. noun

the process of removing or reducing zinc from a surface

“The dezinkification process was crucial in restoring the metal’s original properties.”

Synonyms

  • de-zinc
  • zinc removal

Antonyms

  • zinc addition
  • zincification