dewatering

verb

present participle of dewater
as in freeze-drying

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  1. evaporating
  2. drying
  3. dehydrating
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  • Book review sections are evaporating; NPR has been eviscerated; and social media followings no longer seem to be reliably converting into book sales.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • This means more of the sun's energy goes into evaporating plant and soil moisture as opposed to causing the temperature to rise.
    — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of evaporating
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  • Made of breathable, quick-drying fabric that helps wick away moisture, the relaxed silhouette helps promote airflow while still looking polished.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
  • Using lightweight technical yarns and relaxed silhouettes, the pieces are intended to be quick-drying and adaptable enough to work from everyday errands to formal events, in line with Silberstein’s overall ethos.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of drying
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  • Although caffeine has a mild diuretic effect, moderate amounts of caffeine generally isn’t dehydrating for most healthy adults.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
  • Coffee’s Effect on Hydration Coffee has a reputation for being dehydrating, but that is largely overstated for most coffee drinkers.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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