hy·dro
ˈhī-(ˌ)drō 
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
New Hampshire currently generates about 16 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, mostly hydro and biomass, a type of energy that comes from burning wood and other organic matter.
—Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2024
The combination of wind, solar, energy storage, hydro, geothermal, nuclear power and other clean technologies is an incredibly reliable system of electricity generation that works together efficiently to replace older, dirtier and more expensive technologies.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Renewable electricity, mainly hydro, accounts for 80% of its electricity portfolio.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Of course, the doggie social club packs a ton of perks for canines like on-site grooming on the weekends and hydro play stations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
New Hampshire currently generates about 16 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, mostly hydro and biomass, a type of energy that comes from burning wood and other organic matter.
—Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2024
The combination of wind, solar, energy storage, hydro, geothermal, nuclear power and other clean technologies is an incredibly reliable system of electricity generation that works together efficiently to replace older, dirtier and more expensive technologies.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Renewable electricity, mainly hydro, accounts for 80% of its electricity portfolio.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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hydro
noun
hy·dro
ˈhī-(ˌ)drō
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also
: a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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