hydrocast en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English hydro- Proto-Germanic *kas- Proto-Germanic *kastōną Old Norse kastabor. Middle English casten English cast English hydrocast From hydro- + cast.
Meanings
- A form of scientific water measurement in which several connected bottles are lowered into the water to collect samples.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrocasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |