Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become desiccated or dehydrated, often in a gradual or accelerated manner

“The plant began to xeronate after a prolonged drought, its leaves shriveling and turning brown.”

2. noun

the process or state of becoming desiccated or dehydrated

“The researcher studied the xeronate of the plant’s leaves under a microscope.”

3. noun

a substance or agent causing desiccation or dehydration

“The xeronate of the soil was high due to the presence of salts and minerals.”