hydro- Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy"dro-, Hy"dr- (Also<

• Hydro-
• Hydr-

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Definitions

1. A combining form from Gr. , , water (see Hydra).
2. (Chem.) A combining form of hydrogen, indicating hydrogen as an ingredient, as hydrochloric; or a reduction product obtained by hydrogen, as hydroquinone.