Plural of aridness; multiple instances or qualities of extreme dryness.
From aridness (arid + -ness) + -es (plural suffix). Double suffix formation creating a plural abstract noun.
The aridnesses of different deserts vary dramatically—the Sahara's aridness differs from the Kalahari's in temperature, dust levels, and how rainfall is distributed throughout the year.
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