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zabaioneAlternative form of zabaglione.zabajoneAlternative form of zabaglione.zadovite(mineralogy) A colourless trigonal mineral containing barium, calcium, flourine, oxygen, phosphorus and silicon.zaffraniAlternative form of zafrani.zaherite(mineralogy) A mineral, a complex sulphate of aluminium, coloured white to blue-green.zaibatsu(US, loosely) Any large corporation.zajacite(mineralogy) A rare radioactive fluoride mineral.zakatchi(historical) A tax collector in what is now Uzbekistan.zakouskaAlternative spelling of zakuska.zalabiyaA form of jalebi, made of eggs, flour, and milk, cooked in oil.zaleplon(pharmacology) A sedative hypnotic drug of the pyrazolopyrimidine class, mainly used to treat insomnia, rare among such drugs in having been found not to cause an increase in road traffic accidents.zambombaA Spanish friction drum, consisting of a ceramic pot with a skin and a pole in the middle. To play it, the stick is rubbed to make a deep soundzambuquoAlternative form of sambuq.zamburakA small cannon supported by a swiveled rest, especially as mounted on the back of a camel.zamindar(South Asia, historical) An Indian landowner who collected local taxes and paid them to the British government.zamorineAlternative form of zamorin.zampognaA kind of Italian double-chantered bagpipe.zampolit(historical) A deputy commander for political affairs in the Soviet Union.zampugnaAlternative form of zampogna.zamzawed(US, Southwest England, dialect) Dried through overcooking.zandmoleThe sand mole or coast rat (Bathyergus suillus)zandungaAlternative form of sandunga.zaninessThe state or condition of being zany.zankiren(pharmacology) A particular drug that acts as a renin inhibitor.zapateraA cured olive which has spoiled or is on the verge of decomposition.zappableCapable of being zapped (in various senses).zappiestsuperlative form of zappy: most zappyzappozapSynonym of kasuyu (“traditional African weapon”).zaprorid(zoology) Any of the family Zaproridae of prowfish.zaptiethAlternative spelling of zaptieh.zaratite(mineralogy) a hydrous basic nickel carbonate occurring in emerald-green incrustations or compact masseszarzuela(music) A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject.zastrugaAlternative form of sastruga.zealexin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of sesquiterpenoid phytoalexins present in maize derived from beta-bisabolene and beta-macrocarpenezealoter(obsolete) One who is full of zeal and commitment.zealoticIn the manner of a zealot; zealous; fanatic.zealotrySomething characteristic of a zealot; excessive zeal; fanaticism.zealousyZeal; zealotry.zeamatin(biochemistry) An antifungal protein found in Zea mays.zebecque(nautical) Alternative form of xebec.zebelineObsolete form of sabeline.zebibyte(computing) Strictly, 2⁷⁰ (1024⁷, 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) exbibytes, as opposed to a zettabyte.zebrinnyThe offspring of a male horse and a female zebra.zecchineAlternative form of zecchino (gold coin)zecchiniplural of zecchinozecchino(now historical) An old gold coin of Italy; a sequin.zedoaria(rare) Alternative form of zedoary.zehnbein(mathematics, physics) Synonym of decad (group of ten)zelatrix(ecclesiastical) A nun who oversees the behavior of young nuns.zemidjanA motorcycle taxi found in Benin.zemindarAlternative spelling of zamindar.zemstvosplural of zemstvozendaletA large shawl, typically worn by Venetian womenzenithalOf or pertaining to a zenith.zenithic(rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a zenith.zenitudeA form of calm tranquility experienced by followers of Zen Buddhism.zeolitesplural of zeolitezeoliticOf, pertaining to, containing, or produced using a zeolite.zeomycinSynonym of zeocin.zeoscope(historical) An instrument that was used to determine the alcoholic content of liquid by measuring its boiling point.zeotrope(physics, chemistry) A mixture of liquids that may be separated via the gas phase (i.e. by distillation)zeotypicBeing or pertaining to a zeotype.zephyredsimple past and past participle of zephyrzeppelinAlternative letter-case form of Zeppelin.zerconid(zoology) Any mite in the family Zerconidae.zeroable(computing, linguistics) Capable of being zeroed.zeroadic(rare) Synonym of niladic.zerofoldZero times as great; unchanged or remaining constant.zerolessLacking the digit zero (e.g. of a series or long number).zerolike(rare) Resembling or characteristic of zero.zeromodeAlternative form of zero mode.zeronessThe property of being zero.zerothly(rare) In the zeroth place; before even the first thing.zerumbet(archaic) Zingiber zerumbet, a Javanese plant resembling ginger.zestlessLacking zest; passionless, unenthusiastic.zetabyteMisspelling of zettabyte.zetacism(linguistics) A sound change converting a consonant into /z/, the voiced alveolar sibilant.zetacist(linguistics) Exhibiting or relating to zetacism.zetacritA form of hematocrit produced by centrifugation in capillarieszetetickArchaic form of zetetic.zeteticsplural of zeteticzethrene(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of two fused phenalene moieties.zettabit(computing) One sextillion (10²¹, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) bits or 1,000 exabits.zettaton(rare, hyperbolic, figurative) A metric fuckton (of material or its weight).zeugitae(historical) A class of citizens in ancient Athens having property or an estate above a certain value.zeugitaiAlternative form of zeugitae.zeugopodAlternative form of zeugopodium.zevatron(physics) A hypothetical source of extreme-energy cosmic rays (EECR), capable of accelerating particles to 1 ZeV (zetta-electronvolt).zhaleikaA Russian (or broader Slavic) wind instrument with one or two pipes.zibelineA thick, soft woolen fabric with a long nap.zibetoneAlternative form of zibethone.zigadeneAny of the poisonous perennial flowering plants formerly considered to be within the genus Zigadenus.zigeuner(offensive) A Gypsy.ziggaboo(ethnic slur, derogatory, African-American Vernacular) A nigger, negro; synonym of jigaboo.ziggaratAlternative spelling of ziggurat.ziggurat(archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding storieszigzaggy(informal) Resembling or consisting of one or more zigzags.zikkuratAlternative spelling of ziggurat.zilantelAn anthelminthic drug.zileuton(pharmacology) An asthma drug that blocks leukotriene synthesis by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme of the eicosanoid synthesis pathway.zilladar(India) The administrative official of a zillazilliard(slang, UK, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).zillionsplural of zillionzimbabweAny of the prominent cultural ruins of which Greater Zimbabwe is the most well known.zimbalomAlternative form of cimbalom.zimbalonAlternative form of cimbalom.zincemia(pathology) The presence of zinc in the bloodzincitesplural of zincitezincuria(pathology) The (normal or abnormal) presence of zinc ions in the urinezincwareArticles made from zinc.zincworkmetalwork done in zinc.zinefest(informal) A public event where the publishers of zines can promote and distribute them.zinelikeResembling or characteristic of a zine.zinesterOne who compiles and publishes a zine.zingiberAny member of the genus Zingiber of gingers.zinglessLacking zest or vitality.zinterol(pharmacology) A particular beta-adrenergic agonist.zioclown(slang, offensive, derogatory) A Zionist.zionistsplural of zionistzipcodedMarked with a zip code.zipcuffsAlternative form of zip cuffs.zipeprolA centrally-acting cough suppressant which acts as a local anaesthetic and may also have mucolytic, antihistamine-like and anticholinergic properties.ziphioidObsolete form of ziphiid.ziplinerSomeone who takes part in ziplining.zippableCapable of being fastened with a zip.zippeite(mineralogy) A hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with chemical formula K₄(UO₂)₆(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₀·4(H₂O), forming yellow to reddish-brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage and formerly used in the manufacture of paint.zipperedsimple past and past participle of zipperzippiestsuperlative form of zippy: most zippyziqquratAlternative spelling of ziggurat.ziraleet(archaic) A joyful chant uttered by a group of women in Muslim countries.zircaloy(metallurgy, nuclear industry) Any of a set of specialist alloys of zirconiumzircoloyAn alloy of zirconium with tin, chromium and nickel, widely used, especially in the nuclear power industry, for its heat- and corrosion-resistant propertieszirconia(chemistry) The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.zirconicPertaining to, or composed of zirconium or zirconszirconyl(inorganic chemistry) The oxygenated cation of zirconium ZrO²⁺ziricoteThe tree Cordia dodecandra or its wood.zitfaced(derogatory, colloquial) Having zits on the face.zitkamer(South Africa) Synonym of sitting room.ziziphin(organic chemistry) A triterpene glycoside which exhibits taste-modifying properties, isolated from the leaves of Ziziphus jujuba.zoamylin(biology, archaic) The amorphous amylaceous matter contained in the vertebrate and invertebrate foetal tissues.zoanthid(zoology) Any member of the order Zoanthidea of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs and other marine environments.zoarcoid(zoology) Of or pertaining to the perciform suborder Zoarcoidei.zodacite(mineralogy) A yellow or colourless mineral comprising mostly oxygen, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.zodariid(zoology) Any member of the Zodariidae.zodiacal(astronomy, astrology) Of or pertaining to the zodiac.zoetropeAn optical toy, in which figures made to revolve on the inside of a cylinder, and viewed through slits in its circumference, appear like a single figure passing through a series of natural motions as if animated or mechanically moved.zoiatria(archaic) veterinary medicinezoisitic(mineralogy) Of or relating to zoisite.zolamineAn antihistamine and anaesthetic drug.zoletileAlternative form of zoletil.zolotinkAlternative form of zolotnik.zolotnikAn old Russian unit of weight, equal to 1/96 of a pound or approximately 4.2658 grams.zolpidem(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A sedative and hypnotic drug administered orally in the form of its tartrate (C₁₉H₂₁N₃O)₂·C₄H₆O₆ in the short-term treatment of insomnia.zombiefyAlternative form of zombify.zombiismThe condition of being a zombie.zombyishResembling or characteristic of a zombie.zombyismAlternative spelling of zombiism.zonalityThe state or condition of being zonal.zonatingThe creation of a zonationzonationAn arrangement or distribution of things into zones.zonelessWithout zones; unzoned.zonelikeResembling or characteristic of a zone.zonetime(rare) The time in a particular time zone, based on a meridian, as opposed to standard time.zonogramAn image produced by zonography.zonoliteA form of vermiculite used as insulation materialzonotope(geometry) A polytope formed by the Minkowski sum of a zonohedron's line segments in any dimension.zooariumAlternative form of zoarium.zooblastAny animal cellzoochemy(obsolete) Zoochemistry.zoochore(botany) A plant whose seeds, spores, or fruit are dispersed by animals.zoochoryThe dispersal of seeds, spores, or fruit by animals.zoocidalDeadly to animals.zooecialOf or pertaining to zooecia; having the character of a zooecium.zooecium(zoology) One of the cells or tubes which enclose the feeding zooids of Bryozoa.zoogenic(biology) originating in, or produced by, animals rather than plantszooglealAlternative form of zoogloeal.zoogleicAlternative form of zoogloeic.zoogloea(biology) A colony or mass of bacteria embedded in a viscous gelatinous substance, characteristic of a transitory stage through which rapidly multiplying bacteria pass in the course of their evolution.zoognosy(obsolete) zoologyzoogonicPertaining to zoogeny or producing life.zoogonid(zoology) Any member of the Zoogonidae.zoograftA surgical graft of tissue from an animal to a human.zooicideThe killing of animals.zoolaterA worshipper of animalszoolatryThe worship of animals.zoolitheArchaic form of zoolite.zooliticRelating to zoolites.zoologer(rare) a zoologistzoomable(graphical user interface) Supporting a zoom (magnification) facility.zoomachy(rare) A fight between or against animals.zoomancydivination by means of animalszoomaniaAn excessive or abnormal love of animalszoombombAlternative letter-case form of Zoombomb.zoomburb(informal, neologism, urban studies) A very rapidly expanding suburb.zoometrymeasurement of the bodies of animalszoomimicSynonym of zoomimetic.zoominarA webinar hosted via Zoom, a platform for online collaboration.zoomorphA figure in ancient art resembling an animal.zoomylus(obsolete, pathology) dermoid cystzooniticRelating to a zoonite.zoonomiaAlternative form of zoonomy.zoonomicOf or pertaining to zoonomy.zoonosesplural of zoonosiszoonosis(biology, microbiology) An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.zoonoticrelating to, or having a zoonosiszoopathyA delusional condition in which the sufferer believes he/she is infested with animals.zoophaga(zoology) An artificial group comprising various carnivorous and insectivorous animals.zoophageAn organism that consumes animal matter; a carnivore.zoophagy(rare) The feeding on animals.zoophileA person sexually attracted to non-human animals.zoophilypollination by animalszoophiteAlternative spelling of zoophyte.zoophobeA zoophobic person.zoophyte(biology, historical) A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.zooscopyThe scientific observation of living animals.zoosperm(biology, dated) spermatozoon (sperm cell).zoosporeA motile asexual spore of some algae and fungizoothome(zoology, archaic) A number of coral polyps on a branch of coral.zootomicRelating to zootomy.zootoxicOf or pertaining to zootoxins.zootoxinA toxin produced by an animal.zootropeAlternative form of zoetrope.zootsuitAlternative form of zoot suit.zootypicRelating to zootype.zopherid(entomology) Any member of the Zopheridae.zopiloteA New World vulture of the family Cathartidae, especially the black vulture (Coragyps atratus).zorillasplural of zorillazorillesplural of zorillezoropsid(zoology) Any spider in the family Zoropsidae.zorrilloAlternative form of zorillo (“striped skunk”).zotepine(pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug used to treat acute and chronic schizophrenia.zoxamideA particular fungicide.zroupoid(mathematics) A generalization of a De Morgan algebra that defines a Boolean algebra using only implication and a constant.zubrowkaA dry straw-colored liqueur of vodka flavored with herbs, originally from Poland.zubuneri(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker buries his head in the opponent's chest, locks his arm, and spins him down using the head as fulcrum.zucchinaAlternative form of zucchini.zucchini(Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US, Philippines) A courgette; a variety of squash, Cucurbita pepo, which bears edible fruit.zucchinoAlternative form of zucchini.zuchettaAlternative form of zucchetta (kind of squash)zuchettoMisspelling of zucchetto.zugzwang(figurative) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move.zuihitsuA Japanese literature genre consisting of loosely connected essays and fragmented ideaszumologyDated form of zymologyzupanateThe territory administered by a zupan.zwastikaRare spelling of swastika.zweibein(photography) bipodzwiebackA form of rusk, usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp; considered easy to digest and therefore given to the ill and used as a teething food for toddlers.zygadite(mineralogy) A variety of albite.zygaenid(entomology) Any member of the moth family Zygaenidae.zygantraplural of zygantrumzygodontHaving or relating to molar teeth whose cusps are paired.zygolithA form of coccolithophore having an elliptical ring with archeszygologyThe science of fastening things together.zygonema(biology) The zygotene stage of meiosis.zygosityThe quality or characteristics of a zygotezygotene(biology) The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosiszygotoid(biology) The product of the union of gametoids, analogous to a zygote.zylazineMisspelling of xylazine.zyloniteMisspelling of xylonite.zymocideOne who kills yeast.zymodeme(biology) A group of parasites with the same isoenzymeszymogene(biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.zymogensplural of zymogenzymogram(biochemistry, genetics) A strip of electrophoretic material on which enzymes are visibly separated through histochemical methods (e.g. by zone electrophoresis).zymolaseAlternative form of zymolyase.zymologyThe chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.zymoticszymotic diseases collectivelyzymotypeA type (typically of an enzyme) produced by fermentationzymurgic(rare) Relating to zymurgy.
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