hydr, aqua/aqu, mar/mer Flashcards
hydr
water greek
aqua/aqu
water latin
mar/mer
sea latin
dehydrate
(v) to lose water or moisture; to become dry
hydroelectric
(adj) related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water
hydrant
(n) an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle or other outlet, usually in the street for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires
aquatic
(adj) living or taking place in water
aqueduct
(n) a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances
aquarium
(n) a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live
aquifer
(n) an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through
marine
(adj) related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea
marina
(n) a small harbor where small boats can dock
maritime
(adj) on or near the sea