Words starting with H

hydrocyanicOf or pertaining to hydrocyanic acid or its compounds
hydrocyanicumhydrocyanic acid, prussic acid, a colorless liquid obtained from amygdalin, present in bitter almonds, peach stones, plums and laurel leaves
hydrocyanideA compound of hydrocyanic acid with a base, distinguished from cyanide, in which only the cyanogen so combines.
hydrocyanineAny of a group of dyes that can detect reactive oxygen species, reacting to form cyanine
hydrocyaniteanhydrous copper sulfate
hydrocycleA small watercraft powered by pedals.
hydrocycloneA cyclone separator used to remove particles from a liquid.
hydrocytosisOverhydrated hereditary stomatocytosis.
hydrodaktulopsychicharmonicaThe glass harmonica.
hydrodealkylationThe catalytic removal of alkyl groups from an aromatic compound in the presence of hydrogen
hydrodechlorinationThe reductive dechlorination of organochlorine compounds (by the replacement of chlorine atoms by hydrogen)
hydrodecyclizationAny decyclization reaction involving the addition of hydrogen
hydrodegradationchemical degradation by water
hydrodelhayeliteAn orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.
hydrodelineateTo perform hydrodelineation
hydrodelineatedModified by hydrodelineation
hydrodelineationThe separation of one or more of the outer layers of the lens of the eye during cataract surgery by forceful irrigation
hydrodemetalationThe reaction of a metal hydride with an olefin to form an organometallic compound
hydrodemetallizationThe removal of metal from hydrocarbons during oil refining by any of several hydrotreating methods
hydrodemolitionUsage of high-pressure water to remove concrete.
hydrodenitrificationA chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the nitrogen content of hydrocarbons during oil refining
hydrodenitrogenationA chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the nitrogen content of hydrocarbons during oil refining
hydrodensitometrydensitometry in water
hydrodeoxygenateTo subject to hydrodeoxygenation.
hydrodeoxygenationA chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the oxygen content of hydrocarbons (present as alcohols, aldehydes etc) during oil refining.
hydroderivativeA derivative compound obtained by reaction with hydrogen.
hydrodesulfurizationa process for lowering the sulfur content of petroleum and similar products by catalytic hydrogenation, sulfur compounds being converted to hydrogen sulfide
hydrodesulfurizeTo treat by hydrodesulfurization
hydrodesulfurizedThat has been treated by hydrodesulfurization
hydrodewaxingA chemical engineering process in which hydrotreating is used to reduce the wax content of hydrocarbons during oil refining
hydrodictyonAny green alga of the genus Hydrodictyon (water net).
hydrodiffuseTo subject to hydrodiffusion
hydrodiffusionA form of steam distillation typically used to prepare essential oils
hydrodilatationThe injection of a solution into a joint in order to stretch its capsule
hydrodimerA dimer formed by means of hydrodimerization
hydrodimerizationdimerization with concomitant addition of hydrogen
hydrodissectTo perform hydrodissection
hydrodissecteddissected by hydrodissection
hydrodissectionThe injection of small amounts of fluid to release a trapped nerve.
hydrodistentionThe distention of the bladder (with a saline solution) as part of a test for interstitial cystitis
hydrodistillateThe product of hydrodistillation.
hydrodistillationA variant of steam distillation in which material is soaked for some time in water after which the mixture is heated and volatile materials are carried away in the steam, condensed and separated.
hydrodistilledObtained by hydrodistillation.
hydrodolasetronA drug chemical with the formal name (10-hydroxy-8-azatricyclo[5.3.1.0^(3,8)}]undecan-5-yl) 1H-indole-3-carboxylate
hydrodresseriteA triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, barium, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
hydrodromeSynonym of hydrofoil (“boat using hydrofoils”).
hydrodynamicOf, or relating to the science of hydrodynamics.
hydrodynamicalhydrodynamic
hydrodynamicallyusing hydrodynamics
hydrodynamicistOne who studies hydrodynamics.
hydrodynamicsThe scientific study of liquids in motion.
hydrodynamismThe stress put on a marine organism (especially an intertidal one) by hydrodynamic factors
hydrodynamizationConversion to hydrodynamic form
hydrodynamometerAn instrument to measure the velocity of a liquid current by the force of its impact.
hydroeciumA sac attached onto a nectocalyx or swimming bell of specific types of oceanic hydrozoa.
hydroecologicalRelating to hydroecology
hydroecologyThe study of support systems in wetlands such as the interactions between water and wildlife habitats.
hydroeconomicRelating to hydroeconomics
hydroeconomicsThe economics of water resources
hydroecoregionAn ecoregion composed of water (typically a river or lake)
hydroelasticundergoing elastic deformation as the result of the flow of a fluid, especially that of water
hydroelasticityThe quality of being hydroelastic
hydroelectricThat generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
hydroelectricalhydroelectric
hydroelectricallyUsing hydroelectric power.
hydroelectricityElectricity that is produced from the energy of moving water.
hydroelectrolyteelectrolytes and the water they are dissolved in (especially when out of balance)
hydroelectrolyticRelating to electrolytes and the water they are dissolved in
hydroengineeringhydraulic engineering
hydroentangleTo feed (leather fibres) through a textile core, part of a manufacturing process that avoids the use of chemicals.
hydroentanglementThe process of hydroentangling.
hydroenvironmentAny environment rich in water
hydroenvironmentalRelating to a hydroenvironment, a marine environment.
hydroesterificationAddition of carboxylic acid to an alkene or alkyne in the presence of a catalyst to form an ester.
hydroethanolicRelating to a mixture of water and ethanol
hydroethidineSynonym of dihydroethidium.
hydroethidiumSynonym of dihydroethidium.
hydroextractionThe use of a hydroextractor to remove excess water from textiles.
hydroextractorA machine that uses a rotating drum to remove excess water from textiles.
hydroextrusionhydraulic extrusion
hydrofectedinfected via hydrofection
hydrofectionhydrodynamic infection (of a gene)
hydroferricyanicPertaining to, or containing, or obtained from, hydrogen, ferric iron, and cyanogen.
hydroferrocyanicOnly used in hydroferrocyanic acid
hydrofieldA line of electricity transmission towers, usually in groups, cutting across a city.
hydrofiningA chemical engineering process in which hydrocarbons are hydrogenated and desulfurized catalytically as part of oil refining
hydroflapA movable surface attached to the underside of the fuselage or seaplane hull that is used to manage the seaplane's pitch.
hydroflaskA device for carrying out polymerization under pressure.
hydroflightA method of tethered flight using an umbilicus to provide power and reaction mass via a hydrojet supplied from a surface pump on a body of water.
hydrofluateA salt of hydrofluoric acid and a base
hydroflumethiazideA diuretic drug.
hydrofluorateAny of certain salts of hydrofluoric acid.
hydrofluoricContaining hydrogen and fluorine.
hydrofluorideA compound of hydrofluoric acid with an organic base such as an amine
hydrofluorinateTo react or treat with hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid.
hydrofluorinationReaction with hydrogen fluoride (HF) or hydrofluoric acid, HF(aq).
hydrofluoroalkaneAny of various gaseous alkanes that contain carbon, fluorine, and hydrogen and are used especially as aerosol propellants in metered-dose inhalers.
hydrofluorocarbonA haloalkane composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and fluorine.
hydrofluoroetherAny of a class of ethers (many of them polymeric) having a mixture of alkyl and fluorinated alkyl substituents
hydrofluoroolefinAny of a class of unsaturated organic compounds, which are composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms and are used as refrigerants.
hydrofluosilicateA salt of hydrofluosilic acid.
hydrofocusTo concentrate a stream of water into a small area
hydrofoilA wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
hydroformateAn engineering material produced by hydroforming
hydroformedMade by hydroforming.
hydroformerThe industrial plant in which hydroforming takes place
hydroformingA cost-effective way of shaping malleable metals into lightweight, stiff pieces by means of high-pressure hydraulic fluid
hydroformylationThe reaction of an olefin with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde.
hydrofrackTo carry out hydrofracking.
hydrofrackinghydraulic fracturing
hydrofractureRock fracture caused by the pressure of freezing water
hydrofracturedfractured by frost weathering
hydrofracturingCryofracturing by water ice.
hydrofugeA hair pile made of very many tiny, closely-spaced hairs, forming a hydrophobic surface on the bodies of certain insects.
hydrofurfuralSynonym of hydroxymethylfurfural.
hydrogalvanicPertaining to, produced by, or consisting of, electricity through fluids.
hydrogamousOf or pertaining to hydrogamy
hydrogamypollination by means of water
hydrogarnetAny mineral based on a garnet in which one or more silicate anions are replaced by hydroxyls
hydrogarumgarum diluted with water
hydrogasificationThe reaction of hydrogen with coal under high pressure to form methane
hydrogelA colloid gel in which water is the continuous phase; they have a number of medical and industrial applications.
hydrogelatingThat leads to hydrogelation
hydrogelationThe formation of a hydrogel
hydrogelatorAny substance that forms a hydrogel
hydrogenThe lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.008.
hydrogenaseAny enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of a substrate by the reversible oxidation of hydrogen.
hydrogenateTo treat something, or react something, with hydrogen; especially to react an unsaturated fat with hydrogen, in the presence of a nickel catalyst, to produce a harder saturated fat.
hydrogenatedThat has been treated, or reacted with hydrogen; especially describing a saturated fat so obtained from an unsaturated fat.
hydrogenationThe chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.
hydrogenativeThat causes, or is accompanied by hydrogenation
hydrogenatorA device that hydrogenates.
hydrogenerationGeneration of hydroelectric power.
hydrogeneticPrecipitated directly from seawater.
hydrogenettedhydrogenated; hydrogenized
hydrogenianContaining hydrogen atoms (in place of another element).
hydrogenichydrogen-like
hydrogenideA hydride.
hydrogeniferousContaining or producing hydrogen
hydrogeniteA dry mixture of chemicals that produces hydrogen upon the addition of water
hydrogeniumHydrogen, especially when formerly considered as a metal.
hydrogenizeto hydrogenate
hydrogenlessWithout hydrogen.
hydrogenlyaseAny enzyme that catalyzes the removal of hydrogen from a compound, but especially one that converts formic acid into carbon dioxide and molecular hydrogen
hydrogenolysisthe cleavage of a molecule, especially that of a carbon-carbon bond, with the addition of hydrogen atoms to the fragments
hydrogenolyticRelating to, or formed by hydrogenolysis
hydrogenolyticallyBy means of hydrogenolysis
hydrogenosomalRelating to a hydrogenosome
hydrogenosomeA membrane-bound form of organelles that produce molecular hydrogen and ATP in some anerobic ciliates, trichomonads and fungi, remarkable in that most forms contain no DNA.
hydrogenotrophAny hydrogenotrophic organism.

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