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hydrate
[ hahy-dreyt ]
noun
- any of a class of compounds containing chemically combined water. In the case of some hydrates, as washing soda, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅10 2 O, the water is loosely held and is easily lost on heating; in others, as sulfuric acid, SO 3 ⋅H 2 O, or H 2 SO 4 , it is strongly held as water of constitution.
verb (used with or without object)
hydrated, hydrating.
- to combine chemically with water.
hydrate
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- a chemical compound containing water that is chemically combined with a substance and can usually be expelled without changing the constitution of the substance
- a chemical compound that can dissociate reversibly into water and another compound. For example sulphuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ) dissociates into sulphur trioxide (SO 3 ) and water (H 2 O)
- not in technical usage a chemical compound, such as a carbohydrate, that contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the ratio two to one
verb
- to undergo or cause to undergo treatment or impregnation with water
hydrate
/ ī′′ /
Noun
- A compound produced by combining a substance chemically with water. Many minerals and crystalline substances are hydrates.
Verb
- To combine a compound with water, especially to form a hydrate.
- To supply water to a person in order to restore or maintain a balance of fluids.
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Derived Forms
- ˈپDz, noun
- ˈٴǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms
- ·tDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of hydrate1
C19: from hydro- + -ate 1
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Example Sentences
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“He’s been really sick, lost some weight, so we’re trying to get him hydrated,” Roberts said.
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Dermatologists encourage kids to get into the habit of using age-appropriate products such as a daily sunscreen, gentle cleanser and hydrating moisturizer.
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“This allows it to fully hydrate and magically transform into a cohesive piece of dough that’s ready to be rolled out.”
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Both will hydrate with minimal added sugar content.
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Also, bring buckets half full of water in your car to keep the flowers hydrated during your drive home.
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