Arid is an adjective that refers to that which is dry or not very humid.
Arid is an adjective that qualifies that which is not very humid and barren . Arid land is very dry and, therefore, is usually infertile.
For example: «There is little vegetation in this area since the soil is arid» , «What an arid landscape! "It must have been a long time since it rained for these payments," "We have to adapt to the arid climate if we want to produce in this place."
The etymology
To clearly establish the meaning of the term, we have to analyze its etymological origin.
In this case, we can say that it is a word that derives from the Latin aridus , which means "dry" and is the result of the sum of the verb arere (equivalent to "to be burned" or precisely "dry" ) and the suffix -idus . .
The arid climate
The absence of humidity in the atmosphere and water in the soil are the main characteristics of aridity. This arid climate makes the development of life difficult, especially plants that need water for their growth.
Deserts are the most representative arid biomes. They can be covered in sand or rocks and usually support little life. The Atacama Desert , located in Chile , is considered the driest biome in the world.
The Atacama Desert is the driest biome on the planet.
The concept in construction
In the field of construction , a rocky material composed of grains or particles is called aggregate. Aggregates have high mechanical resistance and great stability from a chemical point of view.
From this element we can highlight other particularities such as the following:
- It has a granulated shape.
- There are three fundamental types of aggregates: recycling , which is obtained from rubble and also from waste created in demolitions; the natural , which is achieved through a deposit; and the artificial one , which is produced by undertaking some type of industrial process.
- There are numerous procedures in which the use of this type of material is used. Among the most significant are the creation of breakwaters, agglomerates for asphalt, concrete and bases for roads.
- In many mines, aggregate is extracted, which must then undergo a series of procedures such as cleaning, crushing and even classification tasks.
Symbolic use of the adjective arid
The adjective arid is also used in a symbolic sense to describe something that is harsh or unfertile .
«It is a dry topic that requires a lot of sensitivity in its treatment», «The world of politics is arid and even violent: you must be firm and convincing when you present your positions»y «To reach the final of the tournament, the team must go through an arid path»son expresiones que muestran este uso.