hydric

¹

[ hahy-drik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or containing hydrogen.

hydric

²

[ hahy-drik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or adapted to a wet or moist environment.

-hydric

³

1. a combining form of hydric ¹:

   hexahydric.

hydric

/ ˈhaɪdrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing hydrogen
2. containing or using moisture

hydric

/ hī′drĭk /

1. Relating or adapted to a wet but not flooded habitat. Cottonwoods, willows, and hemlocks are hydric plants.
2. Compare mesic

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydric¹

First recorded in 1850–55; hydr- ² + -ic

Origin of hydric²

First recorded in 1925–30; hydr- ¹ + -ic

Example Sentences

Tavera said a lack of rain had plunged trees into hydric stress, making them more vulnerable to diseases, pests and fires.

From Seattle Times

"Even ditched and tiled they're marginal because the hydric soils are still there," says Steinke, a wildlife biologist who once owned a wetland mitigation business.

From Salon

“There is a real threat to the hydric security of Rio de Janeiro’s metropolitan area,” the statement said, adding suggestions to handle the crisis.

From Washington Times

“There is a real threat to the hydric security of Rio de Janeiro’s metropolitan area,” the statement said, adding suggestions to handle the crisis.

From Seattle Times

Using Wonder.fm , an application developed by Hydric Media, reminds me of this experience in the best way.

From Washington Post