Wordiyohydr
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From Greek hydōr (water). A major scientific root: hydrogen (water-maker), hydraulic (water-powered), hydrant (water outlet), carbohydrate (carbon-water compound), dehydrate (remove water). The hydra- variant also echoes the mythical Hydra, the water serpent.
Associated Words
anhydrous
Containing no water
carbohydrate
A nutrient such as sugar or starch that provides energy
dehydrated
Lacking sufficient water; having had water removed
hydrant
An upright pipe connected to a water main for drawing water; 消火栓，给水栓
hydrate
To supply or absorb water; a compound containing water molecules; 补充水分；水合物
hydraulic
Operated by liquid pressure; relating to hydraulics; 水力的，液压的
hydrocarbon
An organic compound of carbon and hydrogen only; 碳氢化合物，烃
hydrogen
The lightest chemical element (symbol H); a colourless flammable gas; 氢，氢元素
hydrosphere
All the waters on Earth's surface, distinct from land and atmosphere; 水圈，地球水界