hydric
/ˈhaɪdrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or containing hydrogen, especially in chemical compounds.
- Hydric compounds often react with oxygen to form water.
- The chemist studied the hydric properties of the new fuel.
- Some hydric gases are used as clean energy sources.
- Relating to or characterized by a wet or water-rich environment, especially in ecology.
- The hydric conditions of the marsh make it perfect for amphibians.
- Hydric soils are found in wetlands and support plants like cattails.
- Farmers avoid planting crops in hydric areas because the ground is too saturated.
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