noun
dehydration
dee-heye-DRAY-shuhn
noun
1
The process of removing water from something, such as food.
"Dehydration is a common way to preserve fruit."
2
A harmful drop in the body's water levels, often from illness, heat, or not drinking enough.
"The doctor treated him for dehydration after the marathon."
How to Use Dehydration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoss of water — from food during preservation, or from the body when someone doesn't drink enough.
Common pairings
signs of dehydration
severe dehydration
Word Forms
dehydrations plural
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Etymology
From de- + hydration.