hydric
|hy-dric|
/ˈhaɪ.drɪk/
relating to water
Etymology
'hydric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydōr', where 'hydōr' meant 'water'.
'hydric' developed via Neo-Latin/Modern Latin formations such as 'hydricus' formed from Greek elements and entered English in technical and scientific usage as 'hydric'.
Initially it meant 'of or pertaining to water' in a general sense, and over time this core sense has remained but expanded into technical senses (e.g., soil science, chemistry).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to, characterized by, or caused by water or moisture.
Areas with hydric conditions often host wetland plant communities.
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Adjective 2
(Soil science, technical) Saturated or seasonally saturated with water; describing soils that are frequently anaerobic due to excess moisture (e.g., 'hydric soil').
Hydric soils are a key indicator used to identify wetland boundaries.
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Adjective 3
(Chemistry, less common) Relating to hydrogen or hydride species; describing behavior associated with hydride donors or H-containing species.
The catalyst promoted hydric transfer during the reduction step.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 01:58