An adjunctive applied to regions where precipitation is so deficient in quantity, or occurs at such times, that agriculture is impracticable without irrigation.

1650s, "dry, parched," from French aride (15c.) or directly from Latin aridus "dry, arid, parched," from arere "to be dry," from PIE root *as- "to burn, glow" ( [..]

A dry, desert region. Some minerals that exist only in arid regions are the result of evaporation.

dry.

adj. Very dry.

climatic areas characterized by extreme dryness. Simple definitions set maximum annual precipitation (up to 250mm per year). More complex definitions recognize the importance of evapotranspiration (or [..]

Dry, lacking in water, a desert.

(adj) - dry

(adj) lacking sufficient water or rainfall(adj) lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

a climate or habitat characterized by little precipitation, by evaporation exceeding precipitation, and by sparse vegetation.

applied to regions in which the normal rainfall is insufficient to produce ordinary farm crops without irrigation, and in which desert conditions prevail

a climatic condition in a region characterized by low rainfall and dry conditions

A dry, desert region. Many minerals that exist only in arid regions are usually the result of evaporation.

An adjunctive applied to regions where precipitation is so deficient in quantity, or occurs at such times, that agriculture is impracticable without irrigation.

An adjunctive applied to regions where precipitation is so deficient in quantity, or occurs at such times, that agriculture is impracticable without irrigation.

Excessively dry or without moisture

An extremely dry climate - often referred to as a "desert" climate. Much of Australia is considered arid.

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

Lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates. ASOS

(Arid Climate) - A term used for an extemely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

A term used for an extremely dry climate

An adjunctive applied to regions where precipitation is so deficient in quantity, or occurs at such times, that agriculture is impracticable without irrigation.

A term used for an extremely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates.

Areas, other than polar and sub-polar regions, in