For Zinc we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Beauty, Dream, HIV and AIDs, Health and Beauty, Metal and Nutrition.

Zinc (Beauty)

Zinc is essential to the synthesis of DNA and RNA, of proteins, insulin and sperm. The body needs zinc, too, to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, protein and alcohol; to dispose of carbon dioxide; to make good use of vitamin A. More than seventy different enzymes require zinc to do their appointed work. And that's not all. Zinc bolsters the immune system and makes wounds heal faster. It's integral to the growth and maintenance of body tissues; it plays a major role in the development of fetuses and the growth of children. It even hones the palate

Zinc (Dream)

To work with or to see zinc in your dreams, indicates substantial and energetic progress. Business will assume a brisk tone in its varying departments.
To dream of zinc ore promises the approach of eventful success.

Zinc (HIV and AIDs)

An essential mineral often depleted in persons with HIV. Zinc is a component of many ENZYMES. It is important in protecting cells against excess OXIDATION and helps immune cells mature and function. Ingesting high doses of zinc can be harmful, however, because it interferes with the absorption of copper, another essential MICRONUTRIENT.

Zinc (Health and Beauty)

Zinc is essential to the synthesis of DNA and RNA, of proteins, insulin and sperm. The body needs zinc, too, to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, protein and alcohol; to dispose of carbon dioxide; to make good use of vitamin A. More than seventy different enzymes require zinc to do their appointed work. And that's not all. Zinc bolsters the immune system and makes wounds heal faster. It's integral to the growth and maintenance of body tissues; it plays a major role in the development of fetuses and the growth of children. It even hones the palate

Zinc (Metal)

Chemical Symbol Zn. Element No. 30 of the periodic system; atomic weight 65.38. Blue-white metal; when pure, malleable and ductile even at ordinary temperatures; melting point 787 (degrees) F.; boiling point 1665 (degrees) F., specific gravity 7.14. Can be electrodeposited; it is extensively used as a coating for steel and sheet zinc finds many outlets, such as dry batteries, etc. Zinc-base alloys are of great importance in die casting. Its most important alloy is brass.

Zinc (Nutrition)

A mineral needed to make many enzymes and hormones.

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