hydrous

Having moisture within

Hydrous describes a substance that contains water, especially water chemically combined within its molecular structure.

The term appears in chemistry and mineralogy: hydrous minerals, hydrous silicates.

The opposite is anhydrous, meaning without water.

minerals

gypsum

Hydrated calcium sulfate

chlorite · mica · talc · clay · kaolinite · vermiculite · biotite · silicate · mineralogy · crystallography

moisture

dampness

Mild presence of water

vapor · steam · mist · fog · clamminess · wet · damp · saturated · waterlogged · humid

chemistry

H2O

Water's molecular notation

solute · concentration · molarity · dilute · pH · acidic · basic · neutralization · titration · precipitate

hydration

absorption

Process of taking in

saturation · permeation · soaking · infusion · intake · moisture content · water retention · hygroscopic · desiccant · humectant

Opposites
water content

hydrousanhydrous

Containing no water

dry · dehydrated · desiccated · waterless · arid

Phrases
Family

hydrogen, hydro, anhydrous, hydrology, hydrolysis, hydrophobic, hydrocarbon, hydroelectric, hydroplane

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G