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hydrochemical

hydrochemical

7.7
About the chemicals in water and how they change
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: hidroquímico
  • Scientists study hydrochemical changes to understand pollution in lakes and streams.

Examples

  • A hydrochemical survey can help identify sources of groundwater contamination.

  • The hydrochemical analysis revealed high mineral content in the river.

  • The hydrochemical analysis revealed important data about the river.

  • Hydrochemical studies are essential for understanding water quality.

  • The hydrochemical analysis revealed high mineral content in the river.

  • Scientists study hydrochemical changes to understand pollution in lakes and streams.

  • A hydrochemical survey can help identify sources of groundwater contamination.

Surface Forms

hydrochemical positive

Morphology

hydrochemical = chemical (transparent) = hydro + chemical

The word is a straightforward scientific formation with hydro- meaning 'water' plus the base adjective 'chemical'.

Etymology

The word hydrochemical comes from hydro- meaning 'water' and chemical meaning 'chemistry' or how substances act and change. So a hydrochemical study looks at the chemical make‑up and reactions in water, for example testing rivers or groundwater for minerals and pollution.