hydric

adjective

hy·dric | \ ˈhī-drik

Definition of hydric

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

-hydric

adjective suffix

Definition of -hydric (Entry 2 of 2)

: containing acid hydrogen monohydric

Examples of hydric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Take the left fork to be immersed into a hydric hammock environment with oak trees and sabal palms lining the way. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2021

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