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dehydrate

[dee-hahy-drayt] / diˈhaɪ dreɪt /


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May I have it, I asked sheepishly—to dehydrate and to make jam, I explained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," Watanabe said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

Prior to the weigh-in, which takes place a day before fight night, they may dehydrate to lose the final bit of weight.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025

Mehta recommends switching to a hydrating, more cream based, cleanser and also decreasing application of products such as retinoids, exfoliant, and vitamin C, which can dehydrate skin.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023

They dehydrate dangerously quickly without it, even in cooler seasons.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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 E. G. Thomssen

She became lethargic, dehydrated and disinterested in food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

In very high temperatures, especially for older adults or people who are dehydrated or unwell, fans alone may not be enough.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Temperatures hit over 100 degrees, and some exhausted and dehydrated people were seen passing out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

Jesus Perez, a vet in Caracas, is one of several from his profession who brought food, IV fluids and medicines to treat injured or dehydrated pets.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

She'd lost the sting in her voice, and I could see her eyes, red rimmed and watery—like she was dehydrated or had just cried it all out for too long.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

Standard electron microscopy commonly involves chemically fixing and dehydrating tissue, steps that can alter the structures scientists are trying to observe.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

The “How to” sections on such topics as infusing butter, dehydrating fruit and assembling a layer cake are helpful supplements to the book’s occasionally complex recipes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

So during an intense workout or while dealing with a dehydrating illness, consuming a salty snack or sports beverage can help.

From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025

Older people say they are intentionally dehydrating themselves or not leaving the house because of a lack of public toilets.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024

The contagion caused severe diarrhea, dehydrating the body so that blood thickened; sufferers’ skin turned dark blue.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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