xerophytism

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noun

The adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce.

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Meanings

nounxerophytism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce.

Origin

From xerophyte + -ism.

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APA

xerophytism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerophytism

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“xerophytism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerophytism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xerophytism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerophytism.

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