exorheic

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Definition of exorheic in English English dictionary

Externally drained; having one or more outlets

Most lakes are exorheic, with some flow-through and no long-term salt accumulation,.

Synonyms

open

Antonyms

endorheic

Etymology

() From exo- (“external”) + Ancient Greek ῥέω (rheō, “I flow, stream”) + -ic.