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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Flying can take a toll on the body, including dehydration, leg swelling and jetlag in many cases, according to Brunilda Nazario, M.D., WebMD's chief physician editor of medical affairs.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
It’s curated to combat dehydration, redness and UV exposure in one portable package, all products are small enough to clear TSA checks with ease.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The fruit was air-dried for further concentration of sugars prior to fermentation; humidity after harvest always remained below 60 percent, permitting slow and natural dehydration, which takes place over a period of four months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Some factors that can make athletes particularly susceptible to heat include dehydration, a lack of acclimatization, low physical fitness, sleep deprivation or wearing protective equipment.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
It’s curated to combat dehydration, redness and UV exposure in one portable package, all products are small enough to clear TSA checks with ease.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The fruit was air-dried for further concentration of sugars prior to fermentation; humidity after harvest always remained below 60 percent, permitting slow and natural dehydration, which takes place over a period of four months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Some factors that can make athletes particularly susceptible to heat include dehydration, a lack of acclimatization, low physical fitness, sleep deprivation or wearing protective equipment.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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