zinchttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zinc_v%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezinc, v.
First published 1921; not fully revised

zincverb

  1. 1843–
    trans. To cover or coat with zinc or some compound of zinc (esp. ironwork, as a preservative from rust); to treat with zinc, add zinc to.
    1. 1843
      These processes enable us to zinc in an economical manner, iron, steel [etc.].
      Pract. Mechanic & Engineer's Magazine vol. 2 342

zinc, v. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

zinc, v. was last modified in December 2024.