adj
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hydro
Hydro (adj) means (informal) Short for hydroelectric.
adj
1
(informal) Short for hydroelectric.
2
(informal) Short for hydroponic.
"He grows tomatoes in a hydro setup in the spare bedroom."
"The shop sells hydro nutrients and lamps for indoor gardeners."
"She prefers hydro lettuce because it grows quickly without any soil."
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Etymology
From the prefix hydro-, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). By surface analysis, hydr- (“water”) + -o-. The Canadian "electricity" sense is owing to hydroelectricity being the prevalent source of electricity in much of Canada and many electric companies having the word Hydro in their names.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hydro?
"hydro" (adj) means (informal) Short for hydroelectric.
What are the different meanings of hydro?
"hydro" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Short for hydroelectric; 2. (informal) Short for hydroponic.
How do you use hydro in a sentence?
Example: "He grows tomatoes in a hydro setup in the spare bedroom."
