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Definition of xerochasy

xerochasy

/zɪˈrɑːkəsi/
xer · o · cha · sy
Plural:xerochasies
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Adjective:xerochasic
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xerochasy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The botanical process by which a plant's seed pods, fruits, or cones open to release seeds as a result of drying out.

Example

"Pine cones exhibit xerochasy, tightly closing their scales when wet and opening them to disperse seeds when exposed to warm, dry air."

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• Rhymes for xerochasy

• Nearby Words

xerically
xerinae
xerine
xerochasy
xerodermatic
xerodermatous
xerodermia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xēros' (dry) and 'chasis' (separation, splitting or yawning).

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