The definition of semiarid is a climate or place that is partially arid, or semi-dry and has less than 20 inches of rain each year.adjective
An example of semiarid climates is the hot, semiarid climate of the Outback in Australia.
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adjective
characterized by little yearly rainfall and by the growth of short grasses and shrubs: said of a climate or region
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adjective
Characterized by relatively low annual rainfall of 25 to 50 centimeters (10 to 20 inches) and having scrubby vegetation with short, coarse grasses; not completely arid.
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- semˌi·a·ridˈi·ty noun
semiarid - Science Definition
Having low precipitation but able to support grassland and scrubby vegetation. Steppes have semiarid climates.
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