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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 notes

In plain EnglishHaving enough water — either in the body, or bound into a chemical compound.

Common pairings
well hydrated stay hydrated hydrated skin

Word forms

more hydrated comparative, most hydrated superlative

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Antonyms

dehydrated hypohydrated unhydrated

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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