Dehydrate

/diˈhaɪdreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove water from (something), causing it to lose moisture.

The process to dehydrate fruits involves removing their moisture content to preserve them.

To lose water or moisture.

During the hot summer months, it is easy to dehydrate if you don't drink enough fluids.

To remove the water from a substance, especially in the context of food preservation or scientific processes.

Scientists often dehydrate samples to prepare them for analysis under a microscope.

From the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'hydrate' meaning 'to combine with water.'

dehydrated food

Food items that have had moisture removed for preservation.

dehydration symptoms

The physical signs indicating a lack of water in the body.

stay hydrated

To maintain adequate water intake.

hydrate

To add water to something.

hydration

The process of causing something to absorb water.

moisture

A small amount of liquid, often water.

To be extremely thirsty.

After that workout, I'm totally dehydrated.

Feeling very dry or parched.

That dry air is making me feel dehydrated.