Aridify

Pronunciation: /ˈæɹɪdɪfaɪ/

Aridify (verb)

  1. To make an area become drier over time, with less rain and less water available for plants and people.
  2. To cause something to lose moisture slowly, so it becomes dry and less able to support living things.

Examples

  • The region aridifies when rainfall decreases for many years.
  • Drought can aridify the land and reduce plant growth.