Definitions of waterlessness
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the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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wetness
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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dehydration, desiccation
dryness resulting from the removal of water
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drought, drouth
a shortage of rainfall
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aridity, aridness, thirstiness
a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
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sereness
a withered dryness
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conjunctivitis arida, xeroma, xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
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dry mouth, xerostomia
abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
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wetness
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