Where does “hydroosmotic” come from?
hydroosmotic (English) comes from English hydro, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ, from Proto-Hellenic *údōr — water.
hydroosmotic (English): Relating to osmosis of water
Definitions
- Relating to osmosis of water
Ancestry of “hydroosmotic”, step by step
hydroosmotic 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 osmotic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | osmotic | Relating to, or powered by, osmosis |