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xeric
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)
- (of an environment or habitat) very dry, lacking humidity and water
- Synonym: arid
- (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat
- Synonym: xerophilic
Derived terms
Translations
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mesic
English
Etymology 1
From Ancient Greek ????? (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.
Adjective
mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)
- (biology, of a habitat) Moist.
- (biology, of an organism) Adapted to a moist habitat.
Antonyms
- (of a habitat): xeric
Etymology 2
From mes(on) +? -ic.
Adjective
mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)
- (physics) Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
Anagrams
- ICMEs, cemis, semic
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