noun
Uncommon
dehydration
dee-heye-DRAY-shuhn
Dehydration (noun) means the process of removing water from something, such as food. Example: “Dehydration is a common way to preserve fruit.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- dehydrations
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Etymology
From de- + hydration.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dehydration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
