Glossary Z
Deutsch: Zinkografie / Español: Zincografía / Português: Zincografia / Français: Zincographie / Italiano: Zincografia
Zincography in the industrial context refers to a historical printing process that involves engraving or etching images and text onto zinc plates for the purpose of mass reproduction. This technique, developed in the 19th century, was an evolution of lithography and allowed for more durable printing plates. Zincography played an important role in the printing industry before being largely replaced by more modern methods such as offset printing.
Deutsch: Zirkonia / Español: Circonia / Português: Zircônia / Français: Zircone / Italiano: Zirconia
Zirconia (Zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) is a highly durable, corrosion-resistant ceramic material widely used in various industrial applications due to its excellent mechanical properties, high melting point, and resistance to wear, thermal shock, and chemical corrosion. In the industrial context, zirconia is valued for its strength, toughness, and Versatility, making it essential in sectors such as manufacturing, Energy, electronics, and medical devices.
Deutsch: Reißverschluss / Español: Cremallera / Português: Zíper / Français: Fermeture éclair / Italiano: Cerniera
Zipper in the industrial context refers to a fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by a sliding tab. The production, innovation, and quality control of zippers are significant aspects of the textile and fashion industries.
Zanamivir in the industrial and industry context is a pharmaceutical compound classified as a neuraminidase inhibitor. It is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of antiviral medications, specifically designed to combat influenza A and B viruses. Zanamivir works by inhibiting the activity of the neuraminidase enzyme, which plays a crucial role in the replication and spread of influenza viruses. This compound has applications in the development of drugs to prevent and treat influenza infections.
Zinc chloride is defined as a carbon zinc battery with a slightly acidic electrolyte consisting mainly of zinc chloride in water.