Jun 21, 2025
Hydrous
(adj.)
hy-drous
hī-drəs
Definition:
Containing water; in Chemistry, a compound with water as one of its components.
Example:
Many fruits are hydrous, such as the watermelon.
Mitigate
(v.)
mit-i-gate
mi-tə-ˌgāt
Definition:
To diminish in harshness.
Example:
Because he told the truth, the teacher decided to mitigate his punishment.
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