Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z xeric Very dry, lacking humidity and water. xerically In a xeric way. xericity The quality or degree of being xeric; adaptation to dry conditions. xericness The quality of being xeric. xerification The drying of a region. xerify To make xeric (dry). xerine Any squirrel in the subfamily Xerinae. xeriphilic Adapted to or preferring arid environments. xeriscape A kind of landscape design for arid regions, minimising the need for irrigation. xeriscaper A practitioner of xeriscaping. xeriscaping Landscaping in ways that do not require supplemental irrigation. xeriscence Serotiny as a result of desiccation. xeriscent Relating to xeriscence. xerobranching The repression of lateral root formation while roots are not in contact with water or wet soil. xerochasic Exhibiting or relating to xerochasy. xerochastic Relating to xerochasy xerochasy Dehiscence that occurs upon drying. xerochilia Dryness of the lips. xerochrept A xeric ochrept. xerocline A warm, dry slope. xerocole An animal that is adapted to a very dry ecosystem (typically a desert). xerocolous tolerant of very dry conditions xerocomorubin A pigment found in Boletales fungi; the oxidized form of isoxerocomic acid. xerocopy To copy xerographicaIIy. xerocracy Political influence achieved by copying and distributing leaflets and similar material. xerocratic Relating to xerocracy. xerocytosis A dehydrated form of stomatocytosis. xeroderma Any of various skin diseases characterised by dry, hard, scaly skin, especially ichthyosis. xerodermatic Exhibiting or relating to xeroderma. xerodermatous Exhibiting or relating to xeroderma. xerodermia Xeroderma. xerodermic Relating to or exhibiting xeroderma. xerofluvent A fluvent soil with a xeric moisture regime. xeroform A wound dressing consisting of a gauze soaked in a mixture of bismuth tribromophenate and petroleum jelly. xerogarden A garden needing little or no watering and irrigation. xerogardening The process making or cultivating a xerogarden, i.e. one using little or no irrigation. xerogel A solid formed by the dehydration of a gel. xerogram Xeroradiograph. xerograph A photocopy produced by xerography. xerographer A photocopier of the type that uses xerography. xerographic of, relating to, or produced by xerography xerographicaIIy In a xerographic way; by xerography. xerographically In a xerographic way; by xerography. xerographics The use of xerography. xerography A photocopying process in which a negative image formed on an electrically charged plate is transferred as a positive to paper and thermally fixed. xerohalophyte A halophyte that thrives in very dry conditions. xerohalophytic Relating to xerohalophytes Xeroid An employee of Xerox. xeroll A kind of mollisol found in areas with a xeric moisture regime. xerollic Relating to xerolls. xeroma Dryness of the eye. xeromammogram An image produced by means of xeromammography. xeromammographic Of or pertaining to xeromammography. xeromammographically By means of xeromammography. xeromammography A photoelectric method of recording an X-ray image on a coated metal plate, using low-energy photon beams, long exposure time, and dry chemical developers. xeromenia The absence of menses during a menstrual period. xeromesic Between xeric and mesic; moderately dry. xeromesophyte A mesophyte adapted to thrive in a very dry environment. xeromesophytic Relating to, or characteristic of the xeromesophytes xeromorph Any plant, with xeromorphic leaves, that is adapted to a dry atmosphere; a xerophyte. xeromorphic Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems. xeromorphous xeromorphic xeromorphy Quality of being xeromorphic. xeromycteria Dryness of the nasal mucous membrane. xeronate Any salt of xeronic acid. xeronic Relating to xeronic acid or its derivatives xerophage A person or animal that practices xerophagy. xerophagia The eating of dry food. xerophagic Of or relating to xerophagy. xerophagy A restrictive diet (of bread and water, for example) as a punishment or religious form of discipline. xerophile Any xerophilic organism. xerophilic Capable of growing and reproducing in conditions with a low availability of water. xerophilous Able to thrive in dry weather. xerophily Quality of being xerophilic. xerophobe Any xerophobic organism. xerophobia A fear of dryness. xerophobic Unable to thrive in dry conditions. xerophobous Synonym of xerophobic. xerophthalmia A condition due to a deficiency of vitamin A where the conjunctiva and cornea become dry. The condition starts with conjunctival xerosis and night blindness and progresses to corneal xerosis and, later, a severe condition called keratomalacia. xerophthalmic Of or pertaining to xerophthalmia. xerophyte Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines. xerophytic Of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte xerophytically As a xerophyte. xerophytism The adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce. xerophytization Adaptation to xerophytes. xeroplastic Induced by a dry environment. xeroprint To print by means of xerography. xeroprotectant A material that protects an organism from damage in very dry conditions. xeroprotection Protection of an organism from damage in very dry conditions. xeropsamment A kind of psamment found in areas with a xeric moisture regime. xeropthalmia Dry eye. xeroradiogram An image produced by means of xeroradiography. xeroradiograph An image produced by means of xeroradiography. xeroradiographic Relating to xeroradiography. xeroradiographically By means of xeroradiography. xeroradiography A method of X-ray photography which uses an electrically charged metal plate instead of film. xeroriparian Relating to a xeric riparian zone. xerorthent An orthent soil with a xeric moisture regime. xeroseral Of or pertaining to a xerosere. xerosere The succession of ecological communities which originated in an extremely dry habitat such as a desert or sand dunes. xerosis Dryness. xerosol A very dry soil. xerosphere A region with extremely arid conditions; a desert environment. xerostoma The condition of having a dry mouth. xerostomia Abnormal dryness of the mouth. xerostomic Having, or related to, xerostomia. xerotes A general dryness of the body. xerotherm Any xerothermic organism. xerothermic Both hot and dry. xerothermophilous Both thermophilous and xerophilous. xerothermous dry and warm xerotic dry xerotolerance Ability to thrive in a dry environment. xerotolerant Capable of thriving in a dry environment. xerotripsis Dry friction, rubbing or abrasion. xerotropic Exhibiting or relating to xerotropism. xerotropism The tendency of plants or parts of plants to alter their position to protect themselves from desiccation. xerox A xerograph (copy). xeroxable photocopiable xeroxer A xerox machine, or generically a term for a photocopier xeroxlore Synonym of photocopylore (“a kind of folklore comprising humorous material and urban legends that are reproduced on xerox machines (photocopiers)”). xertz To down all of (a food or drink) with great speed; to chug or scoff down. xerulin A polyunsaturated, acetylenic lactone, produced by Basidiomycetes bacteria, that inhibits cholesterol biosynthesis. xerult A kind of ultisol found in areas with very dry summers and moist winters. Xerxean Of or pertaining to the Persian king Xerxes. Xerxes Xerxes I, a Persian king of the Achaemenid dynasty who reigned 485-465 BC. xestoquinone A biologically active quinone present in sponges of the genus Xestospongia. xestospongin Any of a class of a marine natural products, first isolated from Pacific basin sponges, that have vasodilatory properties. xesturgy The process of polishing something. xevinapant A drug candidate targeting head and neck cancer. Xevsurian A mountain dialect of the Georgian language. Xewioso A trans-Neptunian object and centaur. xey they (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she. Xfic A fanfic based on The X-Files television series. Xflop Synonym of Xbox XGA Extended Graphics Array, a computer display standard of the 1990s, offering various resolutions and palettes and using a 4:3 aspect ratio. xhair Crosshair, reticle. xhamadan A traditional Albanian garment worn by men. Xhitter Twitter. Xhosa A member of a Bantu people from South Africa, most of whom live in the Eastern Cape. Xhosan Of or pertaining to the Xhosa. Xhosaness The quality or state of being Xhosa. xi The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek. Xia An ancient dynasty in China. Xiahe A county of Gannan prefecture, Gansu, China. Xiahuayuan A district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China. Xialu A district of Huangshi, Hubei, China. Xialuhe A Korean ethnic township in Kuandian, Dandong, Liaoning, China. Xiamen A prefecture-level city and subprovincial city of Fujian, in southeastern China. xiamycin Any of a group of pentacyclic indole-sesquiterpenoids isolated from Streptomyces.