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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  • Place the bottle parts on a drying rack or a clean towel with the mouth of the bottle facing down.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel conductive ink that can be painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, turning into a functional electrode for biomonitoring after drying.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of drying
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  • Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate every drink with water or another non-alcoholic option.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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