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Where does “hidrotic” come from?

hidrotic (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἱδρωτικός, from Ancient Greek ἱδρώς, from Proto-Indo-European swidrōs, from Proto-Indo-European sweyd- — sweat; to sweat.

hidrotic (English): Relating to hidrosis; Producing hidrosis; A...

Definitions

  1. Relating to hidrosis; Producing hidrosis; A...

Ancestry of “hidrotic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἱδρωτικός—
2Ancient Greekἱδρώςsweat, perspiration; gum, sap; juice, moisture
3Proto-Indo-Europeanswidrōs—
4Proto-Indo-Europeansweyd-sweat; to sweat

Words derived from “hidrotic”

  • dyshidrotic
  • anhidrotic
  • antihidrotic
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