Definition

A chemical used in agriculture to kill fungi and insects, often applied to crops like fruits and vegetables.

Example

Farmers use zineb to protect their crops from pests and diseases.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of zineb?

Yes, I think it's some kind of pesticide, right?

Exactly! It's used on fruits and vegetables to keep them healthy.

That's interesting; I wonder how effective zineb really is in farming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'zineb' originates from the combination of 'zinc' (from the German 'Zink', meaning the metal) and 'neb' (from the German 'Nebelfluid', meaning a fluid). Zineb is a chemical compound that contains zinc and is used as a fungicide, thus relating to its components.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zinc' as the metal that is part of 'zineb', which is a chemical compound used in agriculture. This helps you remember that zineb is related to zinc and its applications.

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