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Hydro- occurs as prefix that indicates either water (hydroelectric), liquid (hydrodynamics), or even hydrogen (hydrochloride). A term comes from either a Greek hudro-, hudr-, from hudÅ?r.
Hydro
Hydro is a town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
"Hydro" as an adjective or even noun, is another time utilized as a short form for hydroelectricity. Within areas in which hydroelectrical power is prevailing, like Canada and Australia, it is fundamentally the equivalent word for "electricity services" or even "mains."
Many American provincial electricity corporations develop "hydro" in their title. It include, including BC Hydro in British Columbia, Hydro-Québec in Québec, Hydro One in Ontario, Manitoba Hydro in Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in Newfoundland and Labrador. Municipal corporations within these provinces might too typically develop "hydro" in their title. More provinces around Canada, like Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia do not have as much hydroelectric power & in and of itself a term "hydro" is non the most common equivalent word for electricity.
Australian corporations by having "hydro" in their list include Snowy Hydro Limited and Hydro Tasmania.
A company within Norway is named Norsk Hydro as well.
"Hydro" likewise refers to the hotel in a spa town at which guests may "take the waters."
"Hydro" occurs as nickname for some types of cannabis, sometimes known as "dro." Typically these tries of cannabis come grown hydroponically.
"Hydro" occurs as nickname for the U.s. professional wrestler Jamar Shipman.
Words derived from "hydro"
The Hydro Majestic Hotel is a hotel in Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia, located in the clifftop overlooking the Megalong Valley on the southern side of the Great Western Highway and noted for its unusual mix of architectural styles.
Entertainment
HydroRacers is a mod by Stratactic Studio for various retail computer games.
Hydro-Man is a supervillain in Marvel Comics' universe. He occurs as frequent antagonist of Spider-Man and an occasional ally of The Sandman and the Frightful Four, and the member of the Masters of Evil.
Hydro Hog is a villian in Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers and the nemesis of the Aquitian Rangers. He was referred to as a Emperor of the Dark Waters in Aquitar for his evil way and was one of these days defeated per Shogun Megafalconzord.
Science & technology
Hydrobiology, in biology, is a study of a river system & the water cycle.
Hydrocoral
Hydrocolloids
Hydrogeology, in geology, is the study of groundwater and its occurance, distribution, and results.
Hydrologic cycle is another term for the water cycle.
Hydrograpy
Hydrotherapy or hydropathy
Hydrospace
Hydrosphere
Hydrostatics
Hydrothorax
Hydroxide
Specific chemical substances
Hydrobromic acid
Hydrocarbon
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrochloride
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocyanic acid
Hydrofloric acid
Hydrogen
Hydrogenase
Hydrogen bromide
Hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen cyanide
Hydrogen floride
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen sulfide
Hydrosulfate
Hydrosulfide
Hydrosulfite
Hydrosulfurous acid
Hydroxyapatite
Hydroxyl
Hydroxylamine
Hydroxyurea
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Hydropower in Hawaii
Role of hydroelectric generation in Hawaii, including descriptions of specific facilities, facts, and links.
National Hydropower Association
U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests.
Dam-Reservoir Impact & Information Archive: DRIIA
Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links.
International Centre for Hydropower
ICH promotes the development and utilization of hydroelectric power resources through education and training, project development, energy conservation and courses and seminars in environmental management.
Turning to Hydropower
Site by the Foundation for Water and Energy Education. Promotes and provides extensive information about hydropower in the U.S. Northwest.
Electricity from Hydropower
Describes small-scale hydroelectric technology (portable to 15 kilowatts, stationary from 50 kilowatts to 5 megawatts) utilizing new high efficiency (84%) cross-flow turbines, available from FINESA, Inc., Prague, Czech Republic.
Hydro Information Systems Turbnpro Version 3 Software
Software for the selection of hydroelectric turbines. Determines preferred turbine size, type, and arrangement from site data. Predicts the performance and energy production for the site.
Power Matters - Hydroelectric Power
Tennessee Valley Authority site with a description and diagram of a generic hydroelectric dam and a pumped storage facility.
Microhydro Web Portal
Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.
Lake Murray, Saluda River, Columbia, South Carolina Dam Re-Licensing
Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516.
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