hydro

See also hydro-, and Hydro

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (hudōr, “water”).

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Adjective

hydro (not comparable)

1. hydroelectric

Noun

hydro (countable and uncountable; plural hydros)

1. (uncountable) hydroelectric power
2. (Canada, uncountable) electrical power supply; specifically : electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one)

   I won't have lights until my house gets the hydro turned on.

3. (countable, dated) (UK) A spa