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hydrated

American  
[hahy-drey-tid] / ˈhaɪ dreɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. chemically combined with water in its molecular form.

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


hydrated British  
/ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of hydrated

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

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If it’s necessary to be outdoors, residents should stay hydrated and stay in the shade as much as possible.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Who better to draw a diagram of how extreme weather impacts the economy—while staying hydrated, of course.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

While rescue teams from seven countries fought to reach Gil, keep him hydrated, and maintain his spirits, the 43-year-old felt the walls continue to shift, trapping him more and more.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Stay indoors, stay hydrated and stay in the air conditioning — if you can.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Squat there, heaving—yes, I throw up, too—throw up the water I’m guzzling to keep hydrated.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson

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