zineb

noun

zin·eb ˈzi-ˌneb

: an agricultural fungicide C₄H₆N₂S₄Zn used especially formerly on fruits and vegetables

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Etymology

zinc + ethylene + bis-

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zineb was in 1950

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“Zineb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zineb. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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