hygro-

1. a combining form meaning “wet,” “moist,” “moisture,” used in the formation of compound words:

   hygrometer.

hygro-

combining_form

1. indicating moisture

   hygrometer

Word History and Origins

Origin of hygro-¹

< Greek, combining form of hygrós wet, moist

Word History and Origins

Origin of hygro-¹

from Greek hugros wet

Example Sentences

But Welspun has also patented a “hygro cotton” yarn, which becomes softer and more absorbent after washing.

From Economist