English to English Dictionary

Zodiac

A belt of the heavens within about 8° on either side of the ecliptic, including the paths of the sun, moon, and planets.

Zombie

A corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in voodoo.

Zonabentica

A specific ecological zone at the bottom of a body of water, characterized by the presence of benthic organisms.

Zonation

The distribution of plants or animals into specific zones along an altitude, depth, or environmental gradient.

Zone

An area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.

Zone Phonetic

A specific area or region characterized by particular features or qualities.

Zone of saturation

The subsurface zone in which all the interstices are filled with water under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

Zone-out

To lose concentration, become unresponsive to one's surroundings, or daydream for a short period.

Zonfotic

A term used to describe a state or condition of being immersed in a virtual or digital environment.

Zoning

The system of dividing a city or town into areas according to permitted uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.

Zonule

A small band, zone, or girdle, especially the suspensory ligament of the lens of the eye (zonule of Zinn).

Zoo

A facility where animals are housed within enclosures, displayed to the public, and often bred for conservation purposes.