Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Zygote

The cell formed by the union of two gametes; a fertilized ovum.

Zymology

The branch of science that deals with fermentation and the chemical processes associated with it.

custodian

A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something, such as a building or art collection.

littoral-zone

The region of a body of ocean or fresh water that is near to the shore and subject to changing water levels and wave action.

sabayon

A light, frothy dessert made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over heat.

zealot

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

zoning

The system of dividing a city or town into areas according to permitted uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.

zymurgy

A branch of applied chemistry that studies the biochemistry of fermentation processes, such as in winemaking, brewing, and distilling.