zineb

ziːnɛb

Definitions

1. proper noun

a variety of the nitrate-based fertilizer ammonium nitrate, named after the French chemist Zineb

“The farmer applied zineb to the fields to promote healthy plant growth.”

2. proper noun

a feminine given name of Arabic origin, commonly found in France

“Zineb was a popular name in France during the 1970s and 1980s.”

Synonyms

  • ammonium nitrate
  • nitrate fertilizer

Antonyms

  • fertilizer
  • pesticide