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dehydration

 

[ ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Dehydration is the harmful reduction of the normal amount of water in the body. It can be caused by not drinking enough fluids, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Synonyms

desiccation, exsiccation

Examples of usage

  • Severe dehydration can lead to dizziness and confusion.
  • Symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth and dark yellow urine.
  • If you experience signs of dehydration, it's important to drink water immediately.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Dehydration is the process of losing water or moisture from something, such as food or plants.

Synonyms

desiccation, drying out, evaporation

Examples of usage

  • The dehydration of fruits and vegetables is a common method of preservation.
  • Too much exposure to the sun can lead to dehydration of the skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "dehydration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desidratação

🇮🇳 निर्जलीकरण

🇩🇪 Dehydrierung

🇮🇩 dehidrasi

🇺🇦 зневоднення

🇵🇱 odwodnienie

🇯🇵 脱水

🇫🇷 déshydratation

🇪🇸 deshidratación

🇹🇷 dehidrasyon

🇰🇷 탈수

🇸🇦 جفاف

🇨🇿 dehydratace

🇸🇰 dehydratácia

🇨🇳 脱水

🇸🇮 dehidracija

🇮🇸 ofþornun

🇰🇿 сусыздану

🇬🇪 დეგრადაცია

🇦🇿 susuzlaşma

🇲🇽 deshidratación

Etymology

The word 'dehydration' originated in the early 19th century from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'hydration' referring to the process of combining with water. The term was initially used in a medical context to describe the lack of water in the body. Over time, 'dehydration' has also been adopted in various other fields to describe the process of losing water or moisture.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,789, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.