dehydration
3 synonyms for dehydration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of removing water from something, such as food.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dehydration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
signs of dehydration
severe dehydration
Etymology
From de- + hydration.
Full origin of dehydration →Frequently asked questions
What does “dehydration” mean?
The word “dehydration” means the process of removing water from something, such as food. In plain terms, loss of water — from food during preservation, or from the body when someone doesn't drink enough.
How do you pronounce “dehydration”?
“Dehydration” is pronounced dee-heye-DRAY-shuhn (/dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dehydration” in a sentence?
Here is “dehydration” used in a sentence: “Dehydration is a common way to preserve fruit.”
What is another word for “dehydration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dehydration” include hypohydration.
What part of speech is “dehydration”?
“Dehydration” is a noun.
Is “dehydration” a common word?
“Dehydration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dehydration” have?
“Dehydration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of removing water from something, such as food.
