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Xeric vs Xenic - What's the difference?

xeric | xenic |

As adjectives the difference between xeric and xenic

is that xeric is said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water while xenic is relating to xenic acid.

xeric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.
  • Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
    • English collateral adjectives

    xenic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (inorganic chemistry) Relating to xenic acid