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hydro-
CIDE DICTIONARY
hydro-,
- A combining form from Gr. /, /, water (see Hydra). [1913 Webster]
- A combining form of hydrogen, indicating hydrogen as an ingredient, as hydrochloric; or a reduction product obtained by hydrogen, as hydroquinone. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hydro-, comb. form (also hydr- before a vowel)
1 having to do with water (hydroelectric).
2 Med. affected with an accumulation of serous fluid (hydrocele).
3 Chem. combined with hydrogen (hydrochloric).
1 having to do with water (hydroelectric).
2 Med. affected with an accumulation of serous fluid (hydrocele).
3 Chem. combined with hydrogen (hydrochloric).
Etymology
Gk hudro- f. hudor water
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