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dehydration

de·hyd·ra·tion

UK/diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ US/dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

dryness resulting from the removal of water

Synonyms
2.

depletion of bodily fluids

3.

Origin

From de- + hydration.

Phrases

  • chronic cellular dehydration
  • dehydration reaction

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