zonal

adjective

zon·al ˈzō-nᵊl

: of, relating to, affecting, or having the form of a zone

a zonal boundary

: 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

zonally

ˈzō-nᵊl-ē

adverb

Example Sentences

We installed a zonal heating system in the house.

Recent Examples on the Web Ivy geraniums take heat well but not quite as well as their zonal counterparts. —

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2022 Were the zonal flows only on the surface of Jupiter, or did deeper layers of gas flow in stripes of alternating directions too? —

Erika K Carlson, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2018 After sealing those gaps, Taylor runs a zonal pressure diagnostic test. —

Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 There 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 See More

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