French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Zone of saturation

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

Zonfotic

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

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.

Zoology

The scientific study of animals, including their biology, behavior, and ecology.

Zoom

To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

Zoot-suit

A men's suit featuring a jacket with wide padded shoulders and long loose sleeves, paired with high-waisted, wide-legged trousers that taper at the ankles.

Zorb

A large inflatable ball in which a person can roll downhill or across water.

Zubuhuli

A term used in Chinese culture to denote a specific philosophical or cultural concept.

Zuke

A Japanese culinary term referring to a method of pickling or marinating food, often used in the context of vegetables or fish.

Zuotin

A cellular protein found in yeast that acts as a chaperone and associates with ribosomes, playing a critical role in protein folding and translation.

Zurich

The largest city in Switzerland, located in the north-central part of the country, and a major global financial and cultural hub.