WordValedehydration
harmful loss of body water
In more detail
1. (noun) the state of having lost too much water from your body, causing weakness and other health problems
2. (noun) the process of removing water from something
Examples
- 1. After exercising in the heat without drinking water, he suffered from severe dehydration.
- 2. The dehydration of fruits is a common method of food preservation.
How to use dehydration
Dehydration primarily refers to excessive loss of bodily fluids, commonly discussed in medical and health contexts. It can also denote the industrial or chemical process of removing water from substances like food or chemicals. In medical contexts, it carries urgency and concern about health consequences.
Common phrases
- severe dehydration
- mild dehydration
- risk of dehydration
- prevent dehydration
- suffer from dehydration
- dehydration symptoms
Synonyms
fluid loss · water loss · desiccation · moisture loss
Opposites
hydration · rehydration
Word family
dehydrate (verb) · dehydrated (adjective) · rehydrate (verb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse dehydration (the state/process of losing water) with thirst (the sensation of needing water), though they are related. Also, using 'dehydration' as a verb when 'dehydrate' is the correct verb form.
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