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dehydrate

[dee-hahy-dreyt] / diˈhaɪ dreɪt /


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“There’s this myth that coffee is a diuretic and is going to dehydrate you, it’s not true,” says Juli MacKenna, manager of clinical nutrition at Tufts Medicine MelroseWakefield Hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

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

Hydrating the salt releases heat, which is used to heat the building, and extra heat from the heat pump at other times of day is required to dehydrate, or charge, the TCM.

From Science Daily Nov. 19, 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

“It will only dehydrate you and lower your body temperature.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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

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

And if the power goes out and people lose access to AC, there is also a higher chance they’ll overheat, become dehydrated and end up at the hospital.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Or at least she would when she got dehydrated enough.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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

Every trip requires McBride, 43, to undergo a special regimen, dehydrating himself so he won’t have to use the bathroom in flight.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 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

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

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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