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Definition of dehydrate

dehydrate

/diːˈhaɪ.dreɪt/
de · hy · drate
Adjective:dehydrated
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Past Simple:dehydrated
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Past Participle:dehydrated
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Present Participle:dehydrating
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dehydrate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause a person or living body to lose a large amount of water, or to suffer from an insufficient amount of bodily fluid.

Example

"Running a marathon in humid weather will quickly dehydrate an athlete who fails to drink enough electrolytes."

2

To remove water or moisture from a substance, especially food, in order to preserve it or reduce its bulk.

Example

"Hikers often dehydrate fruits and vegetables at home to create lightweight meals for long trails."

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• Rhymes for dehydrate

• Nearby Words

dehumidification
dehumidifier
dehumidify
dehydrate
dehydration
dehydrator
deice

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the Latin prefix de- ('from, away') with the Greek root hydor ('water') and the verbal suffix -ate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dehydrate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dehydrate
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