adj
hydrated
Hydrated (adj) means containing water as part of its chemical makeup. Example: “The crystals were a hydrated form of the salt.”
adj
1
Containing water as part of its chemical makeup.
"The crystals were a hydrated form of the salt."
2
Having enough water in the body; not dehydrated.
"Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated in the heat."
How to use hydrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving enough water — either in the body, or bound into a chemical compound.
Common pairings
well hydrated
stay hydrated
hydrated skin
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hydrated
- Superlative
- most hydrated
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What does “hydrated” mean?
The word “hydrated” means containing water as part of its chemical makeup. In plain terms, having enough water — either in the body, or bound into a chemical compound.
How do you use “hydrated” in a sentence?
Here is “hydrated” used in a sentence: “The crystals were a hydrated form of the salt.”
What is the opposite of “hydrated”?
The opposite of “hydrated” — its antonyms — are dehydrated, hypohydrated and unhydrated.
What part of speech is “hydrated”?
“Hydrated” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “hydrated” have?
“Hydrated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: containing water as part of its chemical makeup.
