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dehydrate

 

[ diːˈhaɪdreɪt ]

Verb
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

Translations of the word "dehydrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desidratar

🇮🇳 निर्जलित करना

🇩🇪 dehydrieren

🇮🇩 mengeringkan

🇺🇦 зневоднювати

🇵🇱 odwodnić

🇯🇵 脱水する (dassui suru)

🇫🇷 déshydrater

🇪🇸 deshidratar

🇹🇷 suyu alınmak

🇰🇷 탈수하다 (talsuhada)

🇸🇦 يجفف

🇨🇿 dehydratovat

🇸🇰 dehydratovať

🇨🇳 脱水 (tuōshuǐ)

🇸🇮 dehidrirati

🇮🇸 þurrka

🇰🇿 сусыздандыру

🇬🇪 გაუწყლოვება

🇦🇿 susuzlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 deshidratar

Etymology

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.

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.