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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)

  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

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xenic

English

Etymology

xeno- +? -ic

Adjective

xenic (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Relating to xenic acid
  2. (biology, of a culture) Containing an unidentified organism, especially a bacterium

Derived terms

  • axenic
  • holoxenic
  • monoxenic

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