Metal used as an anti-rust coating on iron and steel (4)

I believe the answer is:

zinc

(Other definitions for zinc that I've seen before include "Sivery-white metal" , "Metal alloyed with copper to make brass" , "Silvery-white metal" , "Bluish-white metal" , "Anti-corrosion agent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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