hydriform

/haɪˈdrɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a hydrorhiza or hydriform cells.

“The hydriform cells of the algae were an essential component of its photosynthetic process.”

2. noun

a hydrorhiza or an organism with hydriform cells.

“The biologist studied the hydriform found in the coral reef ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • hydrorhiza
  • hydrorhizal

Antonyms

  • anhydroous
  • xeriform