dehydrated
word · lemma: dehydrate
Definition
Lacking water in the body or in something; often used for people or foods that have lost too much water.
Usage & Nuances
Common in medical and health contexts. Often used with 'get', 'feel', or 'become' (e.g., 'I got dehydrated'). Also describes foods with water removed (e.g., 'dehydrated fruit'). Do not confuse with just being thirsty; 'dehydrated' means a harmful or unhealthy shortage of water.
Example Sentences
He felt very dehydrated after running in the sun.
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Dehydrated fruit is easy to carry as a snack.
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A couple of hours in the heat and the hikers were already dehydrated.
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Drink water so you don’t get dehydrated.
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I was so dehydrated that I couldn’t think straight.
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This soup just needs water, because it’s made from dehydrated vegetables.
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