Xeric
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈzɪɚ.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Xeric is an adjective meaning (of an environment or habitat) Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
Meaning
(of an environment or habitat) Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
More Meanings
- (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
Synonyms for xeric
Depending on context, synonyms include xerophilic, xerophytic.
Antonyms for xeric
Common opposites include mesic, hydric.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xerophytic, dry, waterless, hyperdesertic, precipitationless, moistless.
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