hydrous (Meaning)
Wordnet
hydrous (a)
containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
Webster
hydrous (a.)
Containing water; watery.
Containing water of hydration or crystallization.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hydrous
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hydrous Sentence Examples
- The hydrous minerals present in the rock indicated the presence of water in the past.
- The hydrous oxide coating on the metal surface enhanced its corrosion resistance.
- Hydrous solutions are often used in chemical reactions to prevent dehydration.
- The hydrous nature of the gel allowed it to absorb and retain large amounts of water.
- The clay mineral illite has a hydrous structure that contains water molecules trapped within its layers.
- Hydrous salts, such as copper sulfate, contain water molecules as part of their crystal structure.
- The hydrous atmosphere of early Earth is believed to have been responsible for the formation of oceans.
- Magmatic rocks with high hydrous content are known as hydrous magmas or hydrous melts.
- The hydrous rocks in the mantle can undergo dehydration processes under high pressure and temperature.
- Hydrous fluids play a crucial role in the formation of hydrothermal mineral deposits.
FAQs About the word hydrous
containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)Containing water; watery., Containing water of hydration or crystallization.
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The hydrous minerals present in the rock indicated the presence of water in the past.
The hydrous oxide coating on the metal surface enhanced its corrosion resistance.
Hydrous solutions are often used in chemical reactions to prevent dehydration.
The hydrous nature of the gel allowed it to absorb and retain large amounts of water.
