Hydric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hydric is an adjective meaning Characterized by, or requiring, moisture.
Meaning
Characterized by, or requiring, moisture.
More Meanings
- (forestry) Sufficiently wet to inhibit the survival of many species.
- (chemistry) Relating to hydrogen.
- (organic chemistry) Relating to alcohols.
Example Sentences
Hydric environments, a form of extreme environment for trees, are often inhabited by relatively few species.
Synonyms for hydric
Depending on context, synonyms include hydrophytic, hygrophytic.
Antonyms for hydric
Common opposites include mesic, xeric.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hygrophytic, hydrophytic, drought, fluid, water-borne, sulphite.
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