dehydrate
verb (used with object)
to deprive (a chemical compound) of water or the elements of water.
dehydrates
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present tense formof dehydrate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It has been wrapped in plastic as the paleontologists try to control how fast it dehydrates.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
While Gatorade has traditionally emphasized hydration, caffeine is a diuretic that dehydrates the body; Fast Twitch is meant for before a workout, with consumers drinking a more hydrating beverage during and after exercise.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
Ward dehydrates vegetable pulp along with seasonings and soaked chia seeds and even nuts, using the same method as fruit leather, to make raw vegan crackers.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2022
The company sources its roses from South America and dehydrates the flowers at peak bloom.
From Fox News ● Feb. 1, 2022
This addition coagulates any albumen and dehydrates the fat.
From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.
