hydrate

1 of 2

noun

hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance

hydrate

2 of 2

verb

hydrated; hydrating

transitive verb

1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with ample fluid or moisture
hydrates and softens the skin

intransitive verb

: to become a hydrate
hydration noun
hydrator noun

Examples of hydrate in a Sentence

Verb lotions and creams that hydrate the skin Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This gloss hydrates and gives lips that coveted full look. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Not only that, the treatment essence hydrates, exfoliates and brightens your skin thanks to niacinamide and tamanu extracts. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
Glycerin and mineral oil round out the formula to help hydrate and seal in nourishment for calm and comforted skin. Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin attract and grab onto water in the atmosphere, helping to hydrate skin and plump it up for a smoother, more even texture. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydrate 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1802, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1846, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydrate was in 1802

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Cite this Entry

“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydrate

1 of 2 noun
hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance
a hydrate of copper sulfate

hydrate

2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating
1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with sufficient amounts of fluid or moisture
hydration noun

Medical Definition

hydrate

1 of 2 noun
hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound (as Glauber's salt) formed by the union of water with some other substance

hydrate

2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating

transitive verb

: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water

intransitive verb

: to become a hydrate
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