xerothermic

xerothermic
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|thərmik\ adjective
Etymology: xer- + thermic
1.
a. : being hot and dry : characterized by heat and dryness

a xerothermic climate

a prolonged postglacial xerothermic period

b. : concerned with or stressing the significance of xerothermic climate

a xerothermic theory

2. : adapted to or thriving in a xerothermic environment

xerothermic insects

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/zear'euh therr"mik/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to the condition of being dry and hot: a xerothermic climate.
2. adapted to an environment that is dry and hot: a xerothermic organism.
[1900-05; XERO- + THERMIC]

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xerothermˈic adjective
1. (of a region or climate) both dry and hot
2. (of an animal or plant) living in a xerothermic environment
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Main Entry: ↑xero-

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