dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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This process involves a series of chemical reactions, often including dehydration (to convert ethanol to ethylene), oligomerization (to build longer hydrocarbon chains), and hydrogenation/hydrotreating (to saturate the molecules and refine them into kerosene-range fuel).
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Research indicates that a reduced carbohydrate intake may lead to electrolyte loss and, in some cases, dehydration.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Water Staying hydrated is equally important, as dehydration can worsen constipation—a frequent issue for GLP-1 users.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Anyone infected is at risk of experiencing dehydration, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Research indicates that a reduced carbohydrate intake may lead to electrolyte loss and, in some cases, dehydration.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Water Staying hydrated is equally important, as dehydration can worsen constipation—a frequent issue for GLP-1 users.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Anyone infected is at risk of experiencing dehydration, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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