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hydrous

 
Dictionary: hy·drous   ('drəs) pronunciation
adj.
Containing water, especially water of crystallization or hydration.


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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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