hydrate
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To take up, consume or become linked to water.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhaɪdɹeɪt
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Definition
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verb
slang
Become hydrated and combine with water
transitive
To take up, consume or become linked to water.
slang
Supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
“The bicyclists must be hydrated frequently.”
slang
To drink water.
noun
chemistry
A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate).
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A compound of an oxide with water.
White crystalline compound that occurs naturally as the mineral gibbsite.
White crystalline compound that occurs naturally as the mineral gibbsite.
A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.
A colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative.
A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.
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