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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There are shops for laser facials, IV hydration and vitamin infusions, Botox and red-light therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
"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
Taking daily collagen supplements can rejuvenate the skin by boosting elasticity and hydration or moisture - but it won't stop wrinkles, says a new scientific review.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
We both needed hydration, but I couldn’t stomach taking in river water, not after what the last gulpful had done to Otto.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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