HYDROMETRY
Hy*drom"e*try, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hydromètrique.]
1. The art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc.
2. The art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc.
HYDROMICA
Hy`dro*mi"ca, n. Etym: [Hydro-, 1 + mica.] (Min.)
Defn: A variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite. Hydromica schist (Min.), a mica schist characterized by the presence of hydromica. It often has a silky luster and almost soapy feel.
HYDRONEPHROSIS
Hy`dro*ne*phro"sis, n. Etym: [NL., Gr. "y`dwr water + (Med.)
Defn: An accumulation of urine in the pelvis of the kidney, occasioned by obstruction in the urinary passages.
HYDROPATH
Hy"dro*path, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hydropathe.]
Defn: A hydropathist.
HYDROPATHIC; HYDROPATHICAL
Hy`dro*path"ic, Hy`dro*path"ic*al, a.