Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • A combining form from Gr. �, �, water (see hydra).
  • (Chem.) A combining form of hydrogen, indicating hydrogen as an ingredient

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  • prefix water
  • prefix chemistry hydrogen
  • prefix mineralogy a hydrous compound
  • prefix zoology Hydrozoa

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek ὑδρο- (hydro-), from ὕδωρ (hydor, "water")

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Examples

  • It has been a 200-year diversion from solar, wind, hydro- and bio-power, beneficial in its time, but now a dead-end addiction.

    William S. Becker: The Solar Soldier Is No Fad William S. Becker 2011

  • It has been a 200-year diversion from solar, wind, hydro- and bio-power, beneficial in its time, but now a dead-end addiction.

    William S. Becker: The Solar Soldier Is No Fad William S. Becker 2011

  • The investigation will cover solar-, hydro- and wind-energy products and equipment, and programs in states including New Jersey, California, Ohio, Massachusetts and Washington, the ministry said.

    China to Investigate U.S. Renewable Energy Policies Owen Fletcher 2011

  • It has been a 200-year diversion from solar, wind, hydro- and bio-power, beneficial in its time, but now a dead-end addiction.

    William S. Becker: The Solar Soldier Is No Fad William S. Becker 2011

  • Pöyry has been active in the hydro- and thermal power market in Sri Lanka since 1980.

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

  • It took her eight years to create her hydro- and solar-powered Luna Lodge.

    CNN.com 2011

  • Ahmadinejad arrived in Venezuela yesterday to kick off a four-nation tour to push investment projects such as a hydro- electric power plant in Ecuador.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2012

  • Ahmadinejad arrived in Venezuela yesterday to kick off a four-nation tour to push investment projects such as a hydro- electric power plant in Ecuador.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2012

  • Solar projects accounted for 60 percent of the projects, while hydro- electric plants were 75 percent of new capacity.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

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