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HYDRIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Having or characterized by excessive moisture

Example:

a hydric habitat

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

hydrophytic (growing wholly or partially in water)

hygrophytic (requiring an abundance of moisture)

Antonym:

mesic (having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture)

xeric (being deficient in moisture)

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