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hydrate

hyd·rate

UK/hɑe̯ˈdɹæɪ̯t/ US/haɪˈdɹeɪt/ uncommon rare slang
noun (1) verb (3)

noun

1.

any compound that contains water of crystallization

verb

1.

supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance

  • “the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently”
2.
3.

cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to

  • “hydrate your skin”
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Origin

From French hydrate, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”) + -ate.

Phrases

  • chloral hydrate
  • ethyl hydrate
  • gas hydrate
  • hydrate or diedrate
  • methane hydrate
  • methyl hydrate
  • water of crystallization

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