zonal

zon·al

adj \ˈzō-n^əl\

Definition of ZONAL

1

: of, relating to, affecting, or having the form of a zone <a zonal boundary>

2

: 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 (as vegetation) — compare azonal, intrazonal

— zon·al·ly \-n^əl-ē\ adverb

Examples of ZONAL

1. We installed a zonal heating system in the house.

First Known Use of ZONAL

1867

Rhymes with ZONAL

clonal, tonal