Etymology
Meaning
Hydrous means containing or full of water. It is used to describe substances that contain water molecules as part of their composition.
Origin
The term "hydrous" was first used in the 17th century to refer to substances that contained water. It is derived from the Greek word "hydōr" (ὕδωρ), which means "water." The "-ous" suffix is often used to indicate that a substance contains or is full of something.
Examples
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