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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As with any outdoor activity in New Mexico, prepare for a harsh sun, alternately scorching heat or freezing cold depending on the season–this is desert–and potential dehydration.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Hyaluronic acid supplements are an emerging category, but both experts agree that the topical approach is the most direct and reliable way to combat dehydration.
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He was found on Thursday morning, crawling towards Base Camp, and airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors are treating him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Such diets can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, dehydration, digestive problems, and loss of muscle mass.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Hyaluronic acid supplements are an emerging category, but both experts agree that the topical approach is the most direct and reliable way to combat dehydration.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
He was found on Thursday morning, crawling towards Base Camp, and airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors are treating him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Such diets can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, dehydration, digestive problems, and loss of muscle mass.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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