dehydrate
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It means the journey needs to be completed as quickly as possible, and staff have to be constantly on hand to make sure he does not dry out or dehydrate.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 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," says Watanabe.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
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
A moist environment is required as eggs lack a shell and thus dehydrate quickly in dry environments.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
It was important that they did not dehydrate.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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Its competitor, Lomi, grinds and dehydrates food scraps, requiring the byproduct to be mixed with soil before composting, whereas Reencle says its byproduct can be composted directly.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
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
The hands are sterilised before putting on the gloves, preferably by a method which dehydrates the skin.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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
You don't need to shun your favourite coffee either just because it's hot - although too much caffeine can make the body produce more urine, and leave you dehydrated.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“If it’s too hot, disabled people get dehydrated, and it’s difficult to breathe,” said Funaro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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 had been complaining about being dehydrated for at least an hour and human life meant the possibility of water.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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I fill the bicycle trailer and, back home, launch into a flurry of dehydrating, freezing and jam-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 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
"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," says Watanabe.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
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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