zineb

American  

[zin-eb] / ˈzɪn ɛb /

noun

1. a light tan, water-insoluble compound, C 4 H 6 N 2 S 4 Zn, used as a fungicide for fruits and vegetables.

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Etymology

Origin of zineb

1945–50; zin(c)e(thylene) b(isdithiocarbamate) an alternate chemical name

Example Sentences

Zineb Moubtahij, first author of the study, explains: "Our findings not only provide insights into the dietary practices of pre-agricultural human groups but also highlight the complexity of human subsistence strategies in different regions. Understanding these patterns is crucial to unraveling the broader story of human evolution."

From Science Daily

In the case of Zineb Redouane, an 80-year-old woman who died in 2018 after being hit by a tear gas grenade as she was closing her windows during a Yellow Vest protest in Marseille, no one has been charged.

From New York Times

Rosella Ayane tries a through ball, but Zineb Redouani is caught offside.

From BBC

Born Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui in Stockholm of Moroccan parents, Loreen had her breakthrough when she took part in Swedish show Idol 2004 and came third.

From Seattle Times

In 2022 Zineb's living costs became so high she felt she had to prioritise paid work over her university studies.

From BBC