hydr(o)

by: Mr .D **
 * Hydr(o)


 * __Meaning__ - **water
 * __Origin__ - **Greek


 * Cognate #1 -** hydroponics


 * Defintion -** the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants (from [])


 * Sample Sentence - Since my friend grows his vegetables in a hydroponic garden, he does not need to use soil.**


 * Cognate #2 -** hydroplane


 * Definition -** to ride on a film of water on a wet surface with a resulting decrease in braking and steering effectiveness (from [])


 * Sample Sentence** - The car lost control on the wet road and hydroplaned into the bushes.

**Cognate #3** - hydraulic


 * Definition -** operated by, moved by, or employing water or other liquids in motion (from [])


 * Sample Sentence -** The mechanic used a hydraulic lift to raise the car so that he could work on the engine from underneath the vehicle.


 * Cognate #4 ** - hydrophobia


 * Definition -** an abnormal or unnatural dread of water (from [])


 * Sample Sentence -** My dog displays no signs of hydrophobia, he loves to swim in the water!