dehydrate
verb (used with object)
to deprive (a chemical compound) of water or the elements of water.
dehydrated
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past participleof dehydrate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dehydrate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dehydrateverb (used with object)to deprive (a chemical compound) of water or the elements of water.
Example Sentences
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Being dehydrated or sitting for long periods of time on a plane or in a car are major risks, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
When government medical officer Nimish Gautam arrived, he found severely dehydrated children.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
She became lethargic, dehydrated and disinterested in food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In very high temperatures, especially for older adults or people who are dehydrated or unwell, fans alone may not be enough.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
After the gym, she takes me to a sporting goods store to buy a water belt so I won’t get so dehydrated again.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
