Dehydration
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dehydration is a noun meaning The act or process of removing water from something.
Meaning
The act or process of removing water from something.
More Meanings
- The condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels, usually caused by illness, sweating or by not drinking enough.
Word Forms
- dehydrations
Synonyms for dehydration
Depending on context, synonyms include drying, desiccation, evaporation, dessication, drying up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evaporation, dessication, drying up, desiccation, dryness, rehydration.
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