Search
Select the dictionary language
to dehydrate
01
to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry
Transitive: to dehydrate sth
Examples
The air conditioning system was unintentionally dehydrating the indoor air.
The heat is currently dehydrating the wet clothes on the clothesline.
02
to remove moisture from something, such as food, to preserve it for longer storage
Transitive: to dehydrate food
Examples
We dehydrate apple slices every summer for crunchy snacks during hikes.
She has been dehydrating garden herbs to use in cooking throughout the year.
03
to lose a large amount of fluid through urinating, vomiting, or intense physical activity
Intransitive
Examples
After running a marathon in the hot sun without adequate hydration, he began to dehydrate.
The athlete pushed herself to her limits during the intense training session, causing her to dehydrate rapidly.
04
(chemistry) to lose water molecules during a chemical reaction
Intransitive
Examples
When heated, copper(II ) sulfate pentahydrate undergoes a chemical reaction to dehydrate.
When excess water is removed, cement can dehydrate, leading to a loss of strength and durability.
Lexical Tree
dehydrate
hydrate
