Definition of Xeric

1. Adjective. Being deficient in moisture. "Deserts provide xeric environments"

Similar to: Xerophytic
Antonyms: Hydric, Mesic

Definition of Xeric

1. requiring only a small amount of moisture [adj]

Medical Definition of Xeric

1. Characterised by a scanty supply of moisture, tolerating, or adapted to, arid conditions. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xeric

xerafins
xeranses
xeransis
xeransis
xeranthemum
Xeranthemum annuum
xerantic
xerantic
xeraphim
xeraphims
xerarch
xerasia
xerasia
xerasias
xeric (current term)
xeric (current term)
xerically
xeriscape
xeriscapes
xero-
Xerobates
xerochilia
xeroderma
xeroderma
xerodermae
xerodermas
xeroderma pigmentosum
xeroderma pigmentosum
xerodermia
xerogram

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