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zinc

noun as in ore

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"This work shows that with the right functionality -- here, zinc hydride sites -- rapid, reversible, high-capacity capture of CO2 can indeed be accomplished at high temperatures such as 300 C."

Nearly 20% of the world's population is at risk for zinc deficiency, which can impair immune function and is a major risk factor for pneumonia.

“What the data show is that they have a very high selectivity for radioactive elements” over essential metals like zinc and calcium.

Soil samples taken from Jordan’s campus show excessive concentrations of lead and zinc, according to authorities.

It’s important to use sunscreen specifically made for animals, Jae says, because most sunscreens for humans contain ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that are toxic to pets if ingested.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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