Hyeto-
1.
a combining form meaning “rain,” used in the formation of compound words:
hyetology.
combining form
1.
indicating rain
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[hahy-et-uh-graf, -grahf, hahy-i-tuh-] /haɪˈɛt əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈhaɪ ɪ tə-/ noun 1. a map or chart showing the average rainfall for the localities represented. /ˈhaɪɪtəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf/ noun 1. a chart showing the distribution of rainfall of a particular area, usually throughout a year 2. a self-recording rain gauge
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[hahy-i-tog-ruh-fee] /ˌhaɪ ɪˈtɒg rə fi/ noun 1. the study of the annual and geographical distribution of rainfall. /ˌhaɪɪˈtɒɡrəfɪ/ noun 1. the study of the distribution and recording of rainfall
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[hahy-i-tol-uh-jee] /ˌhaɪ ɪˈtɒl ə dʒi/ noun 1. the branch of meteorology dealing with precipitation.
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/haɪˈdʒiːə/ noun 1. the Greek goddess of health
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