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Definition of xerantic

xerantic

/zɪˈræn.tɪk/
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• adjective

1

Having a drying effect; capable of removing moisture or desiccating, particularly used in older medical contexts regarding substances that dry up bodily secretions.

Example

"The pharmacist prepared a xerantic powder designed to absorb excess moisture from the weeping wound."

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• Rhymes for xerantic

• Nearby Words

xerafin
xeransis
xeranthemum
xerantic
xeraphin
xerasia
xerically

Word Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'xērantikos' (drying), derived from 'xērainein' (to dry) and ultimately from 'xēros' (dry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerantic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerantic
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