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dehydrate

[dee-hahy-dreyt] / diˈhaɪ dreɪt /


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But do not direct it at a child's body because that can dehydrate them.

From BBC Jun. 19, 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

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

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

When it's hot, we lose water when we sweat, so we need to replace it or we become dehydrated.

From BBC Jul. 8, 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

If they got caught tonight, at least she would never have dehydrated food again.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

It acquired Canada’s largest spice firm in 1959, and nabbed a California-based vegetable dehydrating plant in 1961.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

The NHS recommends drinking more water when there's a higher risk of dehydrating, including when sweating due to hot weather.

From BBC Jun. 28, 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

Meanwhile inside of a game’s universe humans survive by dehydrating to a flatness that enables others to roll them up and carry them around like a yoga mat.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2024

It's only been a day and I'm dehydrating fast.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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