Where does “hydroextractor” come from?
hydroextractor (English) comes from English hydro, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ, from Proto-Hellenic *údōr — water.
hydroextractor (English): A machine that uses a rotating drum to remove...
Definitions
- A machine that uses a rotating drum to remove...
Ancestry of “hydroextractor”, step by step
hydroextractor traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hydro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hydro | hydroelectric; hydroponic; hydroelectric power |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὕδωρ | water; rainwater, rain; sweat |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *údōr | water |
via English extractor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | extractor | Any of various mechanical devices that extract a... |