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What words have the suffix hydro?

The suffix "-hydro" is used in words related to water. Here are some common examples:

General:

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

* Hydrophilic: Having a strong affinity for water.

* Hydrophobic: Having a strong aversion to water.

* Hydrolysis: The chemical breakdown of a compound due to the reaction with water.

* Hydrate: To combine with water.

Specific compounds:

* Hydrocarbon: A compound composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms.

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

* Hydrogen: The chemical element with the symbol H.

* Hydrazine: A colorless, flammable liquid used as a rocket fuel.

* Hydrochloric acid: A strong acid composed of hydrogen and chlorine.

Other:

* Hydroponics: The process of growing plants in a water-based nutrient solution.

* Hydroelectric: Relating to the generation of electricity from the movement of water.

* Hydrotherapy: The use of water for therapeutic purposes.

* Hydrocephalus: A condition involving an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good overview of common words ending in "-hydro".

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