dehydrate
pronunciation
How to pronounce dehydrate in British English:
UK [ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪt]
How to pronounce dehydrate in American English:
US [diːˈhaɪdreɪt]
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- Verb:
- preserve by removing all water and liquids from
- remove water from
- lose water or moisture
Word Origin
- dehydrate (v.)
- 1854, from de- + hydrate (v.). A chemical term at first, given a broader extension 1880s. Related: Dehydration (1834).
Example
- 1. They are what 's known as diuretics as they cause your body to dehydrate .
- 2. Excessive sun and heat can dehydrate and make the skin dry , causing prominent laugh lines .
- 3. After dying , our bodies dehydrate , drying our flesh , which pulls away from the hair and nails .
- 4. With soaring temperatures inside the cramped cockpit he will also dehydrate , typically losing 2-3 litres of water during the race .
- 5. It will clog your pores , promote blackheads , and dehydrate your skin , all of which enhance the signs of aging .