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drought-tolerant

drought-tolerant

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British English/draʊt ˈtɒlərənt/
American English/draʊt-ˈtɑlərənt/
Russian transcription[zəsuxəustɐˈjivɨj]
drought-tolerant
drought-tolerant - засухоустойчивый
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drought-tolerant with Russian translation

drought-tolerant usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Выберите засухоустойчивые растения для террасы.

Choose drought-tolerant plants for patios.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Кактус засухоустойчив круглый год.

The cactus is drought-tolerant all year.

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drought-tolerant belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

drought-tolerantзасухоустойчивый
flowerцветок
grassтрава
roseроза
beansфасоль
onionлук
peasгорох

drought-tolerant synonyms

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What's the difference between drought-tolerant / drought-adapted / low-water-use / drought-proof / xerophytic / water-wise

🇬🇧English
drought-tolerant

general neutral term: a plant can endure periods of low water without severe damage

B2Very Often

This shrub is drought-tolerant and requires little supplemental watering in summer.

Этот куст засухоустойчивый и летом почти не требует дополнительного полива.

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drought-adapted

emphasizes that a plant has adaptations for drought (evolutionary or acclimative); common in ecological writing

B2Rarely

Planting drought-adapted species improves survival rates in reclaimed drylands.

Посадка засухоадаптированных видов повышает выживаемость на восстановленных засушливых территориях.

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low-water-use

practical descriptive term stressing that a plant or landscape requires little water rather than describing tolerance mechanisms

B2Often

Choose low-water-use groundcovers for the sloped areas to reduce irrigation.

Выберите растения с низким расходом воды для откосов, чтобы сократить полив.

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drought-proof

stronger claim implying a plant (or system) is essentially unaffected by drought; often used hyperbolically or in marketing

B2Rarely

The company's brochure claims the new turf is drought-proof, but experts advise caution.

В брошюре компании утверждается, что новый газон не боится засухи, но эксперты советуют осторожность.

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xerophytic

technical botanical term for plants adapted to very dry environments (e.g., succulents, desert species)

C1Rarely

Xerophytic plants have evolved structures to minimize water loss in arid habitats.

Ксерофитные растения эволюционно приобрели структуры, снижающие потерю влаги в засушливых местообитаниях.

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water-wise

broader term focusing on water-efficient practices and plants; emphasizes conservation and planning

B2Often

Adopt water-wise landscaping to reduce irrigation needs during summer.

Применяйте водосберегающий ландшафтный дизайн, чтобы сократить потребность в поливе летом.

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drought-tolerant translation: засухоустойчивый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce drought-tolerant

/draʊt ˈtɒlərənt/

drought-tolerant translation

засухоустойчивый

drought-tolerant examples

Choose drought-tolerant plants for patios.

drought-tolerant transcription

/draʊt ˈtɒlərənt/, /draʊt-ˈtɑlərənt/

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drought-tolerant meaning: what does it mean?

plants plant care adjective

drought-tolerant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

drought-tolerant is pronounced as /draʊt ˈtɒlərənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

drought-tolerant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Choose drought-tolerant plants for patios. Translation: Выберите засухоустойчивые растения для террасы.

Is drought-tolerant part of Plant Care vocabulary?

Yes, drought-tolerant (засухоустойчивый) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is drought-tolerant part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, drought-tolerant (засухоустойчивый) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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