hydrated

[hahy-drey-tid]

adjective

1. chemically combined with water in its molecular form.

2. (of paper pulp) beaten until gelatinous for making into water-resistant paper.

hydrated

/ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of a compound) chemically bonded to water molecules

Other Word Forms

• nonhydrated adjective
• unhydrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrated¹

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

Example Sentences

"Half my clients really notice a huge difference - their skin feels more hydrated, healthier, younger - while the other half don't see such a big change. But their skin does tend to feel tighter and fresher."

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For 45 minutes, a “Q-facial” machine sprayed, vacuumed, exfoliated and hydrated my face, delivering ultrasonic waves at two different depths.

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As well as thinking about food, Dr Munro says regular exercise, good sleep, stress management and staying hydrated can also help reduce headaches.

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“If I’m going to go to my members and say, ‘OK, you need to spend $5,000 doing one thing to protect your home,’ it’s not going to be to remove hydrated vegetation.”

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She started fueling before workouts, increasing her protein intake and staying hydrated.

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