Dehydrate vs. Hydrate — What's the Difference?

To remove water from; make anhydrous.

In chemistry, a hydrate is a substance that contains water or its constituent elements. The chemical state of the water varies widely between different classes of hydrates, some of which were so labeled before their chemical structure was understood.

To preserve by removing water from (vegetables, for example).

A compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or an element.

To deplete the bodily fluids of

Cause to absorb water

To lose water or bodily fluids.

A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of the crystal. Often used in combination

To lose or remove water; to dry

To rehydrate.

To deprive of water; to render free from water; as, to dehydrate alcohol; to dehydrate food for preservation.

To supply water to (a person, for example) in order to restore or maintain fluid balance

To lose water or moisture.

To become a hydrate.

To lose sufficent water to cause physiological distress; - of living organisms; as, victims trapped in the earthquake rubble may dehydrate if not found quickly.

(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

Preserve by removing all water and liquids from;

Water.

Remove water from;

(transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water.

Lose water or moisture;

(slang) To drink water.

(programming) To load data from a database record into an object's variables

A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral body, as certain crystallized salts.

To form into a hydrate; to combine with water.

Any compound that contains water of crystallization

Supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance;

Become hydrated and combine with water

Cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to;