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Words that have the root word hydro in it?

Here are some words with the root "hydro," which means "water":

General words:

* Hydrology: The study of water and its movement on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

* Hydrophobic: Repelling or tending to repel water.

* Hydrophilic: Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.

* Hydrous: Containing or composed of water.

* Hydroponics: The cultivation of plants in a water solution without soil.

* Hydrostatic: Relating to fluids at rest.

* Hydrodynamics: The study of fluids in motion.

Specific words:

* Hydroelectric: Relating to the generation of electricity by water power.

* Hydrocephalus: A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

* Hydrant: A pipe with a valve that allows water to be drawn from a main pipe.

* Hydrogen: A colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas.

* Hydrotherapy: The use of water for therapeutic purposes.

* Hydroxide: A compound containing the hydroxyl ion (OH-).

* Hydrometer: An instrument for measuring the specific gravity of liquids.

* Hydrofoil: A wing-like structure that lifts a boat out of the water at high speeds.

Prefixes and Suffixes:

* Hydro-: A prefix meaning "water".

* -hydric: A suffix meaning "pertaining to water".

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point for exploring words with the root "hydro".

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