hydrous
adjUS /ˈhaɪdɹəs/
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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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Containing combined water; hydrated.
- Derived terms
- enhydrous, hydrous pyrolysis