I. ˈhī(ˌ)drō noun
( -s )
1.
[short for hydropathic (II) ]
Britain
a. : a hotel that caters to people taking a water cure
b. : an establishment that furnishes water cures : spa
2.
[short for hydroelectric ]
a. chiefly Canada : hydroelectric power
b. : a hydroelectric power plant
II. adjective
Etymology: by shortening
: hydroelectric
hydro power
III. adjective
Etymology: hydr-
: hydrogen : combined with hydrogen
hydro derivatives