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What do root word hydro mean?

The root word "hydro" comes from the Greek word "ὕδωρ" (hydor), which means water.

Therefore, any word with the prefix "hydro-" is likely related to water in some way.

Here are some examples:

* Hydrant: A pipe with a valve that supplies water.

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

* Hydrophobic: Repelling or tending to not mix with water.

* Hydrophilic: Attracting or tending to mix with water.

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

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