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Hydr (water)

Hydr

Greek hydor: water.

Firefighters connected their hose to a hydrant.

Hydroelectric

Making electricity from the power of moving water.

A hydroelectric dam supplies power to towns in Himachal.

Hydrogen

A light gas; joined with oxygen it makes water.

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.

Remember: Hydrogen = 'water-maker', because it forms water when it burns. Hydr is Greek water; aqua is Latin water. Stay hydrated = drink enough water.

Short lessonRootsMany English words are built on old Latin or Greek roots that carry a core meaning.

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