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xerotes

/ˈzɪə.rə.tiːz/

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noun

/ˈzɪə.rə.tiːz/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние, при котором что-либо не содержит жидкости, особенно воды, или не покрыто ею.

A noun referring to the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid, especially water.

uncountable

  1. Dryness or lack of moistureC2formalmedical

    The condition of being abnormally dry or lacking moisture, especially in a medical or biological context.

    ruСухость

    • The patient's xerotes was treated with hydrating creams.
    • Xerotes of the skin can be caused by cold weather.
    • Chronic xerotes may indicate an underlying health condition.

    Synonymsariditydesiccationdryness

    Antonymsmoistnesswetness