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Definition of Hydrate
1. Verb. Supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance. "The bicyclists must be hydrated frequently"
2. Noun. Any compound that contains water of crystallization.
3. Verb. Become hydrated and combine with water.
4. Verb. Cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to. "Hydrate your skin"
Generic synonyms: Humidify, Moisturise, Moisturize
Antonyms: Dehydrate
Derivative terms: Hydration
Definition of Hydrate
1. n. A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral body, as certain crystallized salts.
2. v. t. To form into a hydrate; to combine with water.
Definition of Hydrate
1. Noun. (chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules. ¹
2. Noun. (inorganic compound rare) Water. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water. ¹
4. Verb. (slang) To drink water. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hydrate
1. to combine with water [v -DRATED, -DRATING, -DRATES]
Medical Definition of Hydrate
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