hydrated

American

[hahy-drey-tid] / ˈhaɪ dreɪ tɪd /

adjective

chemically combined with water in its molecular form.
(of paper pulp) beaten until gelatinous for making into water-resistant paper.

hydrated British

/ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd /

adjective

(of a compound) chemically bonded to water molecules

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Other Word Forms

nonhydrated adjective
unhydrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of hydrated

First recorded in 1800–10; hydrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Experts also warn that people should take care when using saunas, such as ensuring they are hydrated, while also making sure it takes place alongside other healthy activities.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Stay hydrated, touch grass, see your friends, tell the people you love that you love them.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

During testing, the hydrated version held nearly twice as much charge as standard sodium-ion cathode materials.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Anisimova, beaten finalist last year at Wimbledon and the US Open, said keeping hydrated the day before and on match day was crucial.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I actually don’t feel like drinking, but I hear Kyro’s voice in my head: Be smart—stay hydrated and keep your fuel up.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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