hydrous

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑδροῦς (hudroûs), from the combining form of ὕδωρ (húdōr, water) + -οῦς (-oûs, -ous, -ful). Equivalent to hydro- +‎ -ous. Doublet of Otranto and Hydruntum.

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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhaɪdɹəs/
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  • Hyphenation: hy‧drous

Adjective

hydrous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Containing combined water; hydrated.

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