hydric
/'haidrik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characterized by moisture, especially excessive moisture: Used primarily in scientific contexts, particularly ecology and chemistry, to describe environments, conditions, or compounds associated with water or hydrogen.
- Containing hydrogen: In chemistry, pertaining to or containing hydrogen in its composition.
Usage and Examples
Adjective (Ecological Context):
- The marsh is a hydric soil environment, perfect for certain wetland plants.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting hydric habitats like bogs and swamps.
Adjective (Chemical Context):
- The researcher studied the hydric properties of the new compound. (This usage is less common than the ecological one in general language.)
Advanced Usage and Notes
- Technical Term: "Hydric" is a specialized, academic word. Its most frequent use is in environmental science to classify soils or habitats that are saturated with water for significant periods, supporting anaerobic conditions.
- "Hydric soil": A standard term in ecology and agriculture for soil that is permanently or seasonally saturated by water.
- The presence of hydric soil is a key indicator of a federally protected wetland.
Variants and Related Words
- Anhydric (adj): Lacking water; especially of a chemical compound lacking water of crystallization.
- Mesic (adj): Characterized by a moderate amount of moisture (contrasts with and ).
- Xeric (adj): Characterized by a dry, desert-like environment with little moisture (the opposite of in ecology).
Synonyms
- Wetland (adj/n): Pertaining to or resembling a swamp or marsh (used for habitats).
- Waterlogged (adj): Saturated with water.
- Hydrogen-containing (adj): Containing hydrogen (chemical context).
Antonyms
- Xeric (adj): Dry, lacking moisture.
- Arid (adj): Very dry, parched.
Adjective
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having or characterized by excessive moisture
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a hydric habitat
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