: of, relating to, affecting, or having the form of a zone
a zonal boundary
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: of, relating to, or being a soil or a major soil group marked by well-developed characteristics that are determined primarily by the action of climate and organisms (such as vegetation) compare azonal, intrazonal
Recent Examples on the WebThere are several different types of these plants, including zonal geraniums, ivy geraniums, scented geraniums, and regal geraniums. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Strong polar and subtropical jet streams and even a fast zonal or west-to-east pattern will often pass through that part of New Hampshire, bringing the often-extreme weather Mount Washington and New England are known for. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 This is an area in which the presence of AI and data analytics clearly helps parking facility managers and zonal administrators. Naveen Joshi, Forbes, 28 May 2022 Over the past several days, the upper-level winds in the atmosphere, known as the jet stream, have been zonal -- or more of a west-to-east flow. Pedram Javaheri, CNN, 19 May 2022 Designed to withstand water and slippery surfaces, the shoes feature a flexible and durable All-Trac outsole, HydroGuard waterproof membrane, PrimaLoft zonal insulation and an UltraCush sock liner with OrthoLite cushioning. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2022 The Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole, with 5mm lugs and zonal rubber placement, is stout and provided wet and dry traction, but tended to retain mud. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2020 The meteorologist said a zonal flow aloft weather pattern, in which winds blow from the Pacific Ocean across the United States and off the Eastern Seaboard, would help mitigate the smoke in the area. Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2021 Sean Hogan delights in offering the unusual and pushing the zonal envelope.oregonlive, 8 July 2021 See More