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Xerophilic

Definition: Xerophilic refers to an organism or organism's ability to thrive in or adapt to extremely dry or arid conditions.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Having a natural affinity for dry environments.
2. Adapted or capable of surviving in extremely dry conditions.

Usage:

1. The cactus is a xerophilic plant, specially adapted to conserving water in arid regions.
2. Some insects have developed xerophilic characteristics which allow them to survive in deserts with scarce water sources.

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