Definition

Describing plants or animals that thrive in hot and dry conditions.

Example

Cacti are xerothermic plants that can survive in desert environments.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants are xerothermic and thrive in hot, dry areas?

Really? I didn't know there were specific plants like that.

Yeah, they can survive with very little water, which is fascinating.

That's amazing! I guess they must have some unique adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xerothermic is formed from "xero-" (from Greek "xēros", meaning dry) and "thermic" (from Greek "thermē", meaning heat). The word describes conditions that are both dry and hot, typically referring to a climate or environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dry' ('xero-') and 'heat' ('thermic') together to remember that xerothermic refers to a hot and dry environment.

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