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  • Understanding the Prefix 'Hydro': Meaning and Examples
    "Hydro" comes from the Greek word "hýdōr" which means water.

    So, when you see "hydro" in a word, it usually refers to something related to water.

    Here are some examples:

    * Hydroelectric: Generating electricity from the power of moving water.

    * Hydrophobic: Repelling water.

    * Hydrophilic: Attracting water.

    * Hydroponics: Growing plants in a water-based solution.

    * Hydrometer: A device for measuring the specific gravity of liquids.

    Let me know if you have any other words with "hydro" you'd like to understand!

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