aerohydrous

adjective

aero·​hy·​drous
of minerals
: containing both air and water

Word History

Etymology

aer- + hydrous

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerohydrous was circa 1849

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“Aerohydrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerohydrous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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