Dihydrate vs. Hydrate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dihydrate and Hydrate
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Dihydrate
(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains two molecules of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cell
Hydrate
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.
Hydrate
A compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or an element.
Hydrate
Cause to absorb water
A powerful moisturizer that hydrates the skin for up to twelve hours
Hydrate
A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of the crystal. Often used in combination
Pentahydrate.
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Hydrate
To rehydrate.
Hydrate
To supply water to (a person, for example) in order to restore or maintain fluid balance
"Cold water is the fastest and safest way to hydrate an ordinary athlete" (Jane E. Brody).
Hydrate
To become a hydrate.
Hydrate
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.
Hydrate
Water.
Hydrate
(transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water.
A lotion can hydrate the skin.
Hydrate
(slang) To drink water.
Hydrate
(programming) To load data from a database record into an object's variables
Hydrate
A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral body, as certain crystallized salts.
Hydrate
To form into a hydrate; to combine with water.
Hydrate
Any compound that contains water of crystallization
Hydrate
Supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance;
The bicyclists must be hydrated frequently
Hydrate
Become hydrated and combine with water
Hydrate
Cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to;
Hydrate your skin
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