dewaters

verb

present tense third-person singular of dewater
as in evaporates

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  1. evaporates
  2. dries
  3. dehydrates
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  • And then there’s that Omius headband, which uses graphite blocks to pull heat away from the skin as water evaporates.
    — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As the water evaporates, top up your micropond with fresh water.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaporates
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  • This powerful, compact tool dries hair fast without heat damage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As clay soil dries again, the remaining moisture becomes difficult for plants to access.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dries
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  • This fine white powder is an abrasive substance that cuts the exoskeleton of spiders, ants, fleas, and other bugs, which dehydrates and kills them over time.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the belief that coffee dehydrates you, experts say moderate coffee consumption can contribute to your daily water intake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of dehydrates
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