hy·dro
ˈhī-(ˌ)drō 
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
More than 42 percent of electricity in the U.S. is instead generated by natural gas, while smaller portions derive from coal, wind, hydro and solar.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Spinrad visited Southern California in late May and was taken aback by the number of people raising concern over the agency’s ability to continue predicting atmospheric river events, with all of their implications on public safety, reservoir operations and hydro power.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Nuclear power also remains a steady contributor, generating around 19% of electricity, while hydro added another 7%.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
More than 42 percent of electricity in the U.S. is instead generated by natural gas, while smaller portions derive from coal, wind, hydro and solar.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Spinrad visited Southern California in late May and was taken aback by the number of people raising concern over the agency’s ability to continue predicting atmospheric river events, with all of their implications on public safety, reservoir operations and hydro power.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Nuclear power also remains a steady contributor, generating around 19% of electricity, while hydro added another 7%.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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hydro
noun
hy·dro
ˈhī-(ˌ)drō
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
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: a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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