dewatering

Definition of dewateringnext
present participle of dewater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • This acts as a shield to lock moisture in, preventing that precious water your humectants just gathered from evaporating into the room.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
  • And if faith is evaporating at Anfield, of all places, then that does not augur well.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • For the best results, all the experts agree on air drying the sheets.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
  • Baking soda kills weeds by dehydrating them due to its salt content.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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