lack of moisture

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moisture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/us
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃɚ/
a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on ...
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(Definition oflack-ofandmoisturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thus, at the time of dispersal, germination may be inhibited by low temperature and/or bylackofmoisture.
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This may be owing to thelackofmoisture.
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Mars'lackofmoisture(and, therefore, vegetation) leads to a narrow distribution of colors for the distinct terrain types.
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The rate of loss of residues from the plots by decomposition and wind removal was slow during the experiment probably due tolackofmoistureand low temperatures.
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In fact, only one died during this period, but all of them suffered severely, particularly from dehydration because of thelackofmoisture.
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In fact, the saplings that were planted died as a result oflackofmoisturein what were previously marshes.
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Let us assume for a moment that the worst happens and drought conditions continue into the autumn; that is to say, that the heat andlackofmoisturecontinues.
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Many species are very sensitive to drought, and if the land is excessively dry and of calcareous nature, may resent thelackofmoisture.
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Like most tropical species, its dormancy is triggered bylackofmoisture.
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These plants are adapted to the tough environmental conditions on the volcano, such as high altitude, intense sunlight, extreme temperature variations, andlackofmoisture.
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Creatures and plant life everywhere began to die due tolackofmoisture.
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The death toll exceeded 5,000, and huge numbers of crops were destroyed by the heat andlackofmoisture.
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Much of the buildings in the region are subterranean because of the harsh desert temperature changes andlackofmoisture.
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Thelackofmoisturediscourages the development of the seeds and promotes prolonged dormant stage.
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