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zabernism(obsolete) The misuse or abuse of military authority; bullying.zabillion(slang, rare, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).zacatuchethe volcano rabbitzacopride(pharmacology) A drug with anxiolytic and nootropic effects.zagamiite(mineralogy) A mineral of previously unknown structure containing aluminium, silicon, calcium, and oxygen.zaldaridea particular antidiarrheal drug.zaltidine(pharmacology) A particular drug, an H₂-receptor antagonist.zamacuecaAn ancient colonial dance and music that originated in the Viceroyalty of Peru, taking its roots from African, Spanish, and Andean rhythms.zamboorakA light swivelling gun, traditionally mounted on, and fired from, the back of a camelzamboorukAlternative form of zamboorak.zamindari(historical, countable) The office or jurisdiction of a zamindar.zamindarsplural of zamindarzamindaryAlternative form of zamindari.zaminkand(India) The elephant foot yamzanamivir(pharmacology) An antiviral drug C₁₂H₂₀N₄O₇ that is a neuraminidase inhibitor taken by oral inhalation in the treatment and prophylaxis of Influenzavirus.zanfiricoA decorative glassblowing technique involving intricate patterns of coloured glass canes arranged and twisted to form a pattern within another glass cane.zangboite(mineralogy) A grey orthorhombic mineral containing silicon, titanium, and iron.zantewoodThe wood of the fustic tree.zapateadoA Mexican dance of Spanish-Indo origin characterized by a lively rhythm punctuated by the striking of the dancer's shoes.zapizolamA drug, the pyridodiazepine analogue of triazolam.zapoterin(organic chemistry) A natural product, the tetranortriterpenoid (1R,2R,4S,7S,8S,10S,11R,12R,18R)-7-(furan-3-yl)-10-hydroxy-1,8,12,17,17-pentamethyl-3,6,16-trioxapentacyclo[9.9.0.0^(2,4).0^(2,8).0^(12,18)]icos-13-ene-5,15,20-trionezapotillaAlternative form of sapodilla.zappinessThe quality of being zappy.zaprinastA drug acting as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, unsuccessful in clinical trials.zarabandaAlternative form of sarabande.zarilamidA particular fungicide.zarzuelasplural of zarzuelazatherian(zoology) Any member of the Zatheria.zdenekite(mineralogy) A blue monoclinic mineral, a sodium, lead copper arsenate chloridezeagonite(mineralogy) Obsolete name for a supposed mineral, later reclassified as a mixture of phillipsite with gismondine or levynite.zealotismThe character or conduct of a zealot; zealotry.zealouslyLike, or in the manner of, a zealot; with great zeal or zealotry.zebavidin(biochemistry) An avidin found in zebrafish.zebrafishA member of certain species of Percina (logperch).zebralikeResembling a zebra, especially in having contrasting stripes.zebrawoodAny wood with a figure (grain pattern) like the striping of a zebra, most often wood of the genus Microberlinia.zedsexual(neologism) Not asexual; experiencing sexual attraction to others.zeibekikoA kind of Greek folk dance.zeilanite(mineralogy, archaic) canditezeitgeber(physiology) A rhythmically occurring cue given by the environment, such as a change in light or temperature, to reset the internal body clock.zeitgeistThe spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.zelatrice(ecclesiastical) A zelatrix (nun).zellerite(mineralogy) A soft mineral containing calcium and uranium.zelotypia(formal) jealousyzemannite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.zemindariAlternative form of zamindari.zemindarsplural of zemindarzemindaryAlternative form of zamindari.zemkorite(mineralogy) A soft hexagonal mineral containing potassium, sodium, calcium, carbon, and oxygen.zemlyankadugout, earth-house (shelter or dwelling, especially in some Slavic countries)zenzenite(mineralogy) A mineral containing lead and manganese.zeolitise(rare) Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of zeolitize.zeolitize(geology) To convert (or be converted) into a zeolite.zeotropicBeing or pertaining to a zeotrope.zepastineAn antihistamine and anticholinergic drug.zephyreanSynonym of zephyrous.zephyrianAlternative form of zephyrean.zeppelinsplural of zeppelinzeptobarn(physics) A unit of surface area equal to 10⁻²¹ barnszeptogram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻²¹ grams. Symbol: zgzeptomole(physical chemistry) 10⁻²¹ mole, or about 600 molecules. SI symbol: zmol.zermahbubSynonym of mahbub.zeroaxial(mathematics, archaic) Having an axis composed of zeroes.zeromodal(mathematics) Relating to a zero modezerophaseHaving a zero phaseshift at all frequencieszerumbethAlternative form of zerumbet.zerumbone(organic chemistry) A cyclic sesquiterpene (2E,6E,10E)-2,6,9,9-tetramethylcycloundeca-2,6,10-trien-1-one present in Zingiber zerumbet.zestfullyWith zest or enthusiasm.zestinessThe state or property of being zesty.zetametryThe measurement of zeta potential, typically as part of a zetametric titrationzettabyte(computing) One sextillion (10²¹, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 exabytes.zettaflop(computing) 10²¹ floating-point operations per second.zettagram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10²¹ grams. Symbol: ZgzettosideA particular steroid glycoside.zeuglodonA basilosaurus.zeugmaticInvolving zeugma.zeunerite(mineralogy) A mineral with tetragonal crystals, of the autunite group, Cu²⁺(UO₂)₂(AsO₄)₂·4H₂O.zeuzerine(zoology) Of or relating to the subfamily Zeuzerinae.zexanthinMisspelling of zeaxanthin.zeylaniteAlternative form of ceylanite.zhanmadaoAn ancient Chinese curved single-edged anti-cavalry sabre-type sword, with a 1-2 foot handle and 4-5 foot bladezhelestid(paleontology) An extinct eutherian mammal of the family Zhelestidae.zhongruan(music) A plucked long-necked lute-like string instrument (chordophone) of Chinese origin, a medium-sized tenor ruan with four strings and twenty-four frets.zibelline(archaic) sablezibethoneSynonym of civetone.zigamorph(computing, slang, dated, rare) The text character with hexadecimal value 0xff, when used as a string separator or terminator.zigguratsplural of zigguratzigomaticMisspelling of zygomatic.zigrasite(mineralogy) A phosphate mineral with the chemical formula MgZr(PO₄)₂(H₂O)₄.zigzaggedsimple past and past participle of zigzagzigzaggerAn attachment for a sewing machine allowing for zigzag stitches.zilascorbAn anticancer drug.zillionth(informal) The ordinal form of the number zillion.zimbaloonAlternative form of cimbalom.zimeldineAlternative form of zimelidine.zimidobenAn antiinfective drug.zinalsite(mineralogy) A supposed zinc aluminium silicate mineral, not officially recognised.zincaemiaAlternative form of zincemia.zincalism(pathology) zinc poisoningzincation(organic chemistry) Any metalation reaction involving zinc atomszincergicActivated by zinc ionszincolyte(chemistry) (archaic) electrolytezincosomeA cellular organelle in which zinc is storedzincotype(historical) A photographic print produced by coating zinc with bitumen, gelatin, etc. and exposing it under a negative.zincsmith(rare) A person who makes things with zinczincworksA factory where zinc is processed.zinfandelA dry red wine of California.zingerone(organic chemistry) A crystalline solid organic compound that gives ginger its pungent taste.zinginessThe quality of being zingy.zinginglyWhile zinging, or as if making a zinging sound.zinkenite(mineralogy) A grey mineral with hexagonal crystals, Pb₉Sb₂₂S₄₂.ziphodont(anatomy, of teeth) Laterally compressed, sharp, and with serrated edgeszipliningThe recreational activity of travelling on ziplines.ziplockedTightly sealed in, or as if in, a Ziploc bag.zipperingpresent participle and gerund of zipperzippinessThe quality of being zippy.zippinglyWith rapid motion.zipwiringpresent participle and gerund of zipwireziqqurratAlternative spelling of ziggurat.zircalloyAlternative form of zircaloy.zirconate(chemistry) Any salt of zirconic acid.zirconian(mineralogy) Containing zirconiumzirconide(inorganic chemistry) Any binary compound of zirconiumzirconite(mineralogy) A light brown variety of zircon.zirconiumA chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.zirconoid(crystallography) A double eight-sided pyramid, a form common with tetragonal crystals.ziresovir(pharmacology) The antiviral drug N-[(3-aminooxetan-3-yl)methyl]-2-(1,1-dioxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-1λ6,4-benzothiazepin-4-yl)-6-methylquinazolin-4-aminezirkelite(mineralogy) An isometric oxide mineral with the chemical formula (Ca,Th,Ce)Zr(Ti,Nb)₂O₇.zirsilite(mineralogy) A brittle cream-coloured complex mineral.zitheristSomeone who plays the zitherznucalite(mineralogy) A fluorescent radioactive mineral with the chemical formula CaZn₁₁(UO₂)(CO₃)₃(OH)₂₀·4(H₂O).zoanthoidOf or pertaining to the Zoanthacea.zobtenite(mineralogy) Any rock produced from gabbros by pressure.zocainoneAn antiarrhythmic drug.zoetropicOf, pertaining to, or reminiscent of a zoetrope.zoidogamy(biology) A form of plant reproduction in which male gametes swim towards the female gametes in a pool of waterzolazepamA pyrazolodiazepinone derivative structurally related to the benzodiazepine drugs, used as an anaesthetic and tranquillizer for a wide range of animals.zolazepanMisspelling of zolazepam.zolertineAn alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist.zolimomabA particular mouse monoclonal antibody.zollpfund(historical) A unit of weight introduced by the Zollverein, defined as exactly 500 grams.zombiedomThe state or condition of being a zombie.zombieishAlternative form of zombyish.zombieismAlternative spelling of zombiism.zombifiedsimple past and past participle of zombifyzombifierOne who zombifies.zombitudeThe condition of being, resembling, or acting like a zombie.zombology(rare) The study of zombies.zomebazam(pharmacology) A pyrazolodiazepinone-derived drug, structurally related to certain benzodiazepine analogues.zomepirac(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic action, withdrawn in the 1980s because of the risk of anaphylaxis.zonifugal(medicine) Proceeding out of a zone or region from inside that zone or region, as with an examination beginning in a body part affected by a drug or disease and moving from there to a normal body part.zonipetal(medicine) Proceeding into a zone or region from outside that zone or region, as with an examination beginning in a normal body part and moving from there to a body part affected by a drug or disease.zonobiome(ecology) The group of biomes constituting a particular ecozone.zonogonalRelating to or composed of zonogons.zonotopalOf or pertaining to a zonotope.zonotopic(mathematics) Of, pertaining to or composed of zonotopes.zonotreme(palynology) Having apertures on the equator of the grain.zonularlyIn a zonular fashion; in zonules.zonulitis(pathology) Inflammation of the ciliary zonule.zonulysis(surgery) dissolution of a zonule, especially the zonule of ZinnzooanthidAlternative form of zoanthid.zoocenoseAlternative form of zoocenosis.zoochoresplural of zoochorezoochoricOf or relating to zoochores.zoochosisAbnormal animal behaviour caused by time in captivity.zoochoticExhibiting, or relating to, zoochosis.zoochromeAny animal (including human) pigmentzoocytium(zoology) The common support, often branched, of certain kinds of social infusoria.zoodermicOf or pertaining to the skin of an animalzooerastyThe practice of a human engaging in sexual intercourse with an animalzoofulvinA yellow carotenoid pigment present in the feathers of some birdszoogamousOf or pertaining to zoogamy.zoogloeaeplural of zoogloeazoogloealOf or relating to the zoogloea.zoogloeasplural of zoogloeazoogloeicRelating to the zoogloea.zoogonous(zoology) That gives birth to live offspring (rather than laying eggs)zoographyA description of animals, their forms, and habits; descriptive zoology.zookeeperA person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.zoolatriaSynonym of zoolatry.zoolithicRelating to zooliths.zoologiesplural of zoologyzoologiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of zoologize.zoologistOne who studies or practices zoology.zoologize(intransitive) To study zoology, especially by collecting animals to be studied.zoomanticRelating to zoomancy.zoometricRelating to zoometry.zoominglyWith rapid or sudden motion or growth.zoomorphsplural of zoomorphzoomorphyThe quality of being zoomorphic.zoonomistOne who studies zoonomy.zoopathicRelating to, or causing, zoopathy.zoophagia(pathology) The act of eating living creatures.zoophiliaA paraphilia involving the sexual attraction of people to non-human animals.zoophilicLiking or preferring animals.zoophobiaAn unusual fear of animals.zoophobicPertaining to or afflicted with zoophobia, the fear of animals.zoophoric(architecture) Bearing or supporting the figure of an animal.zoophorus(architecture) The frieze of a column, especially one decorated with animals.zoophytalOf or pertaining to the zoophytes.zoophytesplural of zoophytezoophyticof, or relating to the zoophyteszooplastythe surgical grafting of tissue from an animal to a human; zoograftingzoosadismThe deriving of sexual pleasure from cruelty to animals.zoosadistOne who derives sexual pleasure from cruelty to animals.zooscopicRelating to zooscopy.zoosexual(see usage notes) Of or pertaining to zoosexuality.zoosmosisosmosis in living (animal) tissuezoosphereThe animals of the Earth, especially as an ecosystem.zoosporesplural of zoosporezoosporicHaving or pertaining to zoospores.zoosterol(biochemistry) Any sterol found in animal tissuezoosyntaxThe syntax of animal communication.zootechnyThe science and technology of animal husbandryzootheismAnimal worship; zoolatry.zootheistOne who worships animals.zootomistOne who carries out zootomies.zootoxinsplural of zootoxinzootsuitsplural of zootsuitzopicloneA nonbenzodiazepine sedative used to treat insomnia.zorbonaut(sports) One who zorbs.zorkhanehAlternative form of zurkhaneh.zorubicin(pharmacology) A particular antitumor drug.zosteroidResembling herpes zosterzoubekite(mineralogy) A grey orthorhombic mineral containing silver, antimony, lead, and sulfur.zoukifiedsimple past and past participle of zoukifyzucchettaA tromboncini, a kind of squash.zucchettoA small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergyzucchinisplural of zucchinizugunruhe(ornithology, zoology) Anxious behaviour in migratory animals, especially in birds, experienced at the beginning of the normal migration period.zultaniteA gemstone that shifts from varying shades of green in sunlight to a pinkish brown in incandescent light.zumboorukAlternative spelling of zamburak.zumeendarAlternative form of zamindar.zurkhanehA traditional Iranian gymnasium where varzash-e bastani ("the ancient sports") is practicedzwanziger(historical) An Austrian silver coin equivalent to 20 kreutzers.zwiebacksplural of zwiebackzygaenine(zoology) Of or relating to the Zygaeninae, a subfamily of moths.zygaenoid(zoology) A member of the superfamily Zygaenoidea.zygantrum(anatomy) A depression on the back of a vertebrae into which the zygosphene fits.zygomatic(anatomy, relational) Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch.zygoneure(anatomy, obsolete) A neuron that connects to other nerve cells.zygoneuryAn exaggerated form of dialyneury.zygophore(mycology) A specialized hyphal branch giving rise to isogametes that unite to produce a zygosporezygophyte(botany, obsolete) Any plant of a formerly proposed class or grand division (Zygophytes, Zygophyta, or Zygosporeae), in which reproduction consists in the union of two similar cells.zygosperm(botany) A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. They are found in certain orders of algae and fungi.zygospore(botany) A zygosperm.zygotaxisThe attraction of two zygospores.zygotenic(biology) Relating to zygotene.zylophoneArchaic form of xylophone.zymocidalCapable of killing yeast.zymogenic(biology) Pertaining to, or formed by, a zymogene.zymographAn image produced by zymography.zymologicOf or pertaining to zymology; zymological.zymolyase(biochemistry) A commercial enzyme preparation that lyses the cell walls of yeast cells.zymolysis(chemistry) The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentationzymolyticCausing fermentationzymometerAn instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation.zymophagy(biology) Autophagy of zymogen granules.zymophore(biochemistry) The active part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function.zymophyte(biochemistry) A fermentation produced by bacteria, yeasts or similar micro-organisms.zymoscopeSynonym of zymometer.zymotoxicDenoting that group of the complement to which its solvent properties are due, in accordance with the supposition that it may be of ferment nature.zymurgistOne who studies or practices zymurgy; a knowledgeable brewer.zythologyThe study of beer and beer-brewing.
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