dewatering

Definition of dewateringnext
present participle of dewater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • But the researchers used this effect to spray the cathode material onto a metal surface, triggering the Leidenfrost effect and flash-evaporating it.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That way the water has time to saturate the ground rather than evaporating or drying out quickly when peak daytime temperatures are in the 80s and 90s in Miami.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Allow for proper air circulation during the drying process, and consider opting for fast-drying items that retain less moisture.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Choosing the right drying method (line drying or machine drying) - Line drying or air drying is the best option for preserving the life of your sheets and reducing energy use, according to Stein.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
    Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Around his first birthday — when kids are most vulnerable — my son suffered the severe, dehydrating diarrhea that rotavirus causes.
    Ben Lopman, STAT, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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