adj.
Containing water, especially water of crystallization or hydration.
hydrous
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Containing water.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(chemistry) containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
Synonym: hydrated
Antonym: anhydrous (meaning #1)
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