Hydric (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or characterized by excessive moisture; "a hydric habitat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hydric conditions in the swamp made it the perfect environment for unique and exotic plant species to thrive.
- In the lab, they created a hydric solution that accelerated the growth of the bacterial culture.
- Hydric soil posed significant challenges for farmers who struggled to grow staple crops in the area.
- Due to its geology and high rainfall, the region had a hydric ecosystem with many diverse species.
- A hydric environment can have negative effects on some buildings and infrastructure if not properly waterproofed.