Hydro Meaning
/ˈhaɪdro/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjClipping of hydroelectric.
adjClipping of hydroponic.
Sentence Examples
The region relies heavily on hydro power for electricity.
They installed a small hydro plant on the fast-flowing river.
How many hydro-power stations does Algeria have?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dam provides ____ to the entire region, powering homes and factories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country generates most of its electricity from powerful ____ plants on the rivers.
Word Origin & History
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.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For the sheer pleasure of speed, the aqua, or hydro, karts probably have all fun craft beat."
— 1965, Field & Stream, page 98:
"You can also use sound healing, aromatherapy, massage, breath work, herbal and hydro therapies, and guided meditation for mind/body healing."
— 2016, Meera Lester, “Stimulate Your Mind with New Challenges”, in The Law of Attraction Made Easy: More Than 50 Exercises to Manifest the Life You Want, Adams Media, →ISBN, page 104:
"Those members also get unlimited tanning, half-priced drinks and hydro and chair massages."
— 2017 May 6, Carrie Rengers, “Planet Fitness to open fifth Wichita gym”, in The Wichita Eagle, volume 145, number 126, Wichita, Kan., page 9A, columns 3–4:
"She almost lived at hotels and hydros, last year, but that isn't pleasant for her."
— 1909, Rudyard Kipling, The House Surgeon:
"“Can I get you somethin’ to drink?” she asked. “How much hydro you got in storage?” “Six Gs.”"
— 1995, Max Allan Collins, chapter 4, in Waterworld, New York, N.Y.: Boulevard Books, →ISBN, page 37:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The dam provides ____ to the entire region, powering homes and factories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country generates most of its electricity from powerful ____ plants on the rivers.