hydration
Americannoun
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the act or process of supplying water to oneself, another person, or a part of the body.
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the act or process of chemically hydrating something.
Example Sentences
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"The enhanced transport behavior we observe, driven by hydration lubrication, is universal, and the same principle can be extended beyond blue-energy devices," he says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
When I book a facial while traveling, I’m not looking for heavy extractions or intensive treatments — just hydration and relaxation.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Facing a $100 million revenue gap after federal budget cuts, one California affiliate of the organization is looking beyond reproductive health to attract a new clientele, offering IV hydration and Botox.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Advice at that reading is to increase hydration.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
It’s the end of June, and Grandpa Ed will soon be meeting her midway during the warmer weather, just to refuel her hydration.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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