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to dehydrate
01
to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry
Transitive: to dehydrate sth
Example
In the desert, the intense heat dehydrated the soil.
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
Example
The company dehydrates a variety of fruits and vegetables for nutritious snacks.
We dehydrate apple slices every summer for crunchy snacks during hikes.
The chef will dehydrate tomatoes to use in soups and sauces during the winter months.
03
to lose a large amount of fluid through urinating, vomiting, or intense physical activity
Intransitive
Example
The athlete pushed herself to her limits during the intense training session, causing her to dehydrate rapidly.
During his illness, he became nauseous and began to vomit, causing him to dehydrate.
After running a marathon in the hot sun without adequate hydration, he began to dehydrate.
04
(chemistry) to lose water molecules during a chemical reaction
Intransitive
Example
In the desert, the intense heat dehydrated the soil.
The air conditioning system was unintentionally dehydrating the indoor air.
The heat is currently dehydrating the wet clothes on the clothesline.
By the end of the process, the wet clay will have been dehydrated to form pottery.
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