dewatering

present participle of dewater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewatering
Verb
  • The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • This herb spreads as a natural groundcover that acts like living mulch, preventing moisture from evaporating and stopping weeds from taking root.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Wash the window as usual, but use a hose to rinse the window before drying.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • If photos are covered in muddy water, gently rinsing them in clean water before drying may help prevent permanent damage.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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“Dewatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewatering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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