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Dehydrate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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dehydrate

de-hy-drate

🇺🇸 /dɪˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ · 🇬🇧 /dˌiːhaɪdɹˈeɪt/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

food preservation

To remove water or moisture from food, typically by exposure to heat or air. Dehydration helps to extend the shelf life of food products.

Synonyms

desiccate, dry, evaporate.

Examples of usage

  • You can dehydrate fruits and vegetables to make them last longer.
  • Dehydrating meat is a common method of preserving it for backpacking trips.
Context #2 | Verb

medical

To cause to lose a large amount of water, typically through illness or physical exertion. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.

Synonyms

desiccate, exsiccate, parch.

Examples of usage

  • It's important to drink plenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated during exercise.
  • Severe dehydration can result in dizziness, confusion, and even organ failure.

Translations

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Quick facts about “dehydrate”

Dehydrate is a 3-syllable verb (de-hy-drate). It is pronounced /dɪˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ in American English and /dˌiːhaɪdɹˈeɪt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #34,140 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'dehydrate'

The word 'dehydrate' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'hydrate' referring to water. The term was first used in the early 19th century to describe the process of removing water from substances. Over time, 'dehydrate' has become commonly used in various fields such as food preservation, medicine, and chemistry.

See also: dehydrated, dehydration, hydration, rehydrate, rehydration.

Rhymes

Dehydrate rhymes with carbohydrate, hydrate and rehydrate.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,140 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.