amount of zinc

collocation in English

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amount
noun[C]
uk
/əˈmaʊnt/us
/əˈmaʊnt/
a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot ...
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zinc
noun[U]
uk
/zɪŋk/us
/zɪŋk/
a chemical element that is a bluish-white metal, used in making other metals or for covering other metals to ...
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(Definition ofamountandzincfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is remarkable that some entities on the two pages show a slightly differentamountofzincin its ink composition.
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It has always seemed to me absolutely absurd that we should waste theamountofzincthat we do on galvanising.
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That first drill hole intersected a smallamountofzincmineralization.
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Jacobi tested motors output by determining theamountofzincconsumed by the battery.
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Smalleramountofzincoxide or aluminium oxide can be added for increasing chemical stability.
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The tailings have significant amounts of zinc and cadmium.
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Maple syrup has a relatively low mineral content, consisting largely of potassium and calcium, but also contains nutritionally significant amounts of zinc and manganese.
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Substantial quantities of gold, copper, and lead were extracted, along with lesser amounts of zinc and silver.
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The mine is the source of extremely acidic mine drainage which also contains large amounts of zinc, copper and cadmium.
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This precipitated nickel contains relatively large amounts of zinc and zinc oxide.
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