Assertion: zinc | /r/CapableOf | protect iron
Facets:
value: from corrosion
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: very important
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: The zinc protects iron by corroding first.
text: The zinc protects the metal by corroding faster than the base metal.
text: But did you know that zinc is called 'The Great Protector' for another reason; zinc protects iron and steel from corrosion, very important when you think that almost all our buildings, railways, lighting pylons, cars, and bridges (to name but a few things) contain steel.