Hydrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /haɪˈdɹeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydrate is a noun meaning (chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.
Meaning
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.
More Meanings
- (inorganic chemistry, rare) Water.
- (transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water.
- (programming) To load data from a database record into an object's variables
- (slang) To drink water.
Example Sentences
A lotion can hydrate the skin.
Word Forms
- hydrates
- hydrating
- hydrated
Synonyms for hydrate
Depending on context, synonyms include bewater.
Antonyms for hydrate
Common opposites include dessicate, dehydrate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ammonic, bromal, amylene, hydrazine, terpin, carbohydrate.
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