May 20, 2025
Word of the Day
dehydrates; dehydrated; dehydrating
Athletes drink lots of water so they don't dehydrate.
Definition of DEHYDRATE
somewhat technical
1 [+ object] : to remove water or moisture from (something, such as food)
Salt dehydrates the meat and keeps it from spoiling.
2 : to lose too much water
[no object]
Athletes drink lots of water so they don't dehydrate.
[+ object]
Exercising in this heat will dehydrate you.
— dehydrated adjective [more dehydrated; most dehydrated]
dehydrated fruit
dehydrated athletes
— dehydration /ˌdiːˌhaɪˈdreɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Athletes drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.
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