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hydric

adjective hy·dric \ ˈhī-drik \

Definition of hydric

: characterized by, relating to, or requiring an abundance of moisture
  • a hydric habitat
  • a hydric plant
— compare mesic, xeric

First Known Use of hydric

1926

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-hydric

adjective suffix

Definition of -hydric

: containing acid hydrogen
  • monohydric

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