a state at a particular time

the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

without a mucous or watery discharge

not shedding tears

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

not producing milk

lacking moisture or volatile components

dryness resulting from the removal of water

a shortage of rainfall

a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)

a withered dryness

abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A