Used in agriculture as a fertilizer to correct zinc deficiency in soils, especially for crops like corn, rice, and citrus. Applied through foliar spraying or soil drenching to improve plant growth and yield. Commonly used in animal feed as a dietary supplement to support immune function and promote healthy skin, bones, and reproduction in livestock and poultry. In medicine, used as a topical astringent and in oral rehydration solutions to treat zinc deficiency and support wound healing. Also utilized in the textile industry for bleaching and weighting cotton, and in the production of rayon as a processing aid. Employed in electroplating processes to deposit zinc coatings on metals for corrosion protection.