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xerothermic

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xe⋅ro⋅ther⋅mic

  [zeer-uh-thur-mik]
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–adjective
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.
Origin:
1900–05; xero- + thermic
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xer·o·ther·mic   (zîr'ə-thûr'mĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Both dry and hot: a xerothermic climate.

  2. Adapted to or flourishing in an environment that is both dry and hot: xerothermic organisms.

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