noun

hydration

heye-DRAY-shuhn

Hydration (noun) means the process of giving the body (or another substance) an adequate supply of water. Example: “Proper hydration is essential during long-distance running.”

noun

The process of giving the body (or another substance) an adequate supply of water.

"Proper hydration is essential during long-distance running."

A chemical reaction in which a substance combines with water, sometimes releasing heat, as happens when cement sets.

"The hydration of cement is what makes concrete harden."

How to use hydration

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state or process of having enough water, whether in your body or in a chemical reaction.

Common pairings

hydration levels skin hydration proper hydration

Word forms

hydrations plural

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Etymology

Formed from hydrate plus the noun-forming suffix "-ion."

Rhymes for hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hydration” mean?

The word “hydration” means the process of giving the body (or another substance) an adequate supply of water. In plain terms, the state or process of having enough water, whether in your body or in a chemical reaction.

How do you pronounce “hydration”?

“Hydration” is pronounced heye-DRAY-shuhn (/haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “hydration” in a sentence?

Here is “hydration” used in a sentence: “Proper hydration is essential during long-distance running.”

What part of speech is “hydration”?

“Hydration” is a noun.

How many meanings does “hydration” have?

“Hydration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of giving the body (or another substance) an adequate supply of water.