HyperDic: waterlessness

English > 1 sense of the word waterlessness:
NOUNstatewaterlessness, dryness, xerotesthe condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid / liquid (especially water)
English > waterlessness: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid / liquid (especially water).
Synonymsdryness, xerotes
Narroweraridity, aridness, thirstinessA deficiency / deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
dehydration, desiccationdryness resulting from the removal of water
drought, drouthA shortage / shortage of rainfall
serenessA withered dryness
xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis aridaAbnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes
xerostomia, dry mouthAbnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
Broadercondition, statusA state at a particular time
OppositewetnessThe condition of containing or being covered by a liquid / liquid (especially water)
Spanisharidez, sequedad, xerotes
Catalansecada, sequedat, xerotes
Adjectiveswaterlesslacking sufficient water or rainfall

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