hydr
Greekwater
Variants:hydrhydrohydra
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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.
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carbohydrate
A nutrient such as sugar or starch that provides energy
hydrogen
The lightest chemical element (symbol H); a colourless flammable gas
hydraulic
Operated by liquid pressure; relating to hydraulics
hydrocarbon
An organic compound of carbon and hydrogen only
hydrant
An upright pipe connected to a water main for drawing water
hydrate
To supply or absorb water; a compound containing water molecules
dehydrated
Lacking sufficient water; having had water removed
anhydrous
Containing no water
hydrosphere
All the waters on Earth's surface, distinct from land and atmosphere