Definition of hydrous in English:
hydrous
adjective ˈhʌɪdrəsˈhaɪdrəs
Chemistry Geology Containing water as a constituent.
Example sentencesExamples
- Limonite is not a mineral species as such, but rather a mixture of amorphous hydrous iron oxides.
- Because zeolites form in hydrous environments, typically through alteration of igneous rocks, they may ultimately be found on Mars, if liquid water did once exist on that planet.
- More likely, however, is that any water would become incorporated in the rock through formation of hydrous minerals as the reaction fronts advance.
- These are a revelation: virtually weightless, plain cylinders that dispense their deliciously light, hydrous formulations cleanly and efficiently.
- The aqueducts provided public baths with hydrous spectacles and private houses with running water and flush toilets.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek hudro- 'water' + -ous.