different between xeric vs hydric

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ????? (x?rós, “dry”) +? -ic.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /?z???k/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?z????k/
• Hyphenation: xe?ric

Adjective

xeric (comparative more xeric, superlative most xeric)

1. (of an environment or habitat) very dry, lacking humidity and water

   Synonym: arid

2. (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat

   Synonym: xerophilic

Derived terms

Translations

English

Etymology

hydro- +? -ic

Adjective

hydric (not comparable)

1. Characterized by, or requiring, moisture.
2. (forestry) Sufficiently wet to inhibit the survival of many species.
   • 1998, John C. Kricher, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, A Field Guide to Eastern Forests, North America

     Hydric environments, a form of extreme environment for trees, are often inhabited by relatively few species.

3. (chemistry) Relating to hydrogen.
4. (organic chemistry) Relating to alcohols.

Antonyms

• (moisture): xeric

Derived terms