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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But don’t go overboard as excessive protein intake can cause health issues including dehydration and kidney strain.
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There's a dehydration mode in there.
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The musician previously experienced a bout of dehydration while performing at Manaus Stadium in Brazil.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
There's a dehydration mode in there.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
The musician previously experienced a bout of dehydration while performing at Manaus Stadium in Brazil.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Electrolyte Tablets Between long flights, hot weather, and lots of walking—not to mention potential bouts with traveler's diarrhea—dehydration sneaks up quickly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dehydration
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 15 Oct. 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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