: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance
hydrated; hydrating
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
: to become a hydrate
Examples of hydrate in a Sentence
Verb
lotions and creams that hydrate the skin
Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
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John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, snail mucin deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the skin, tackling dryness, irritation, and fine lines in the process.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Photo : Sinna Nasseri Towel Service A server in one of the Tunnel Suites hydrates a compressed towel for a guest.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, snail mucin deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the skin, tackling dryness, irritation, and fine lines in the process.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrate. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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hydrate
1 of 2 noun
hy·drate
ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
: 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
Medical Definition
hydrate
1 of 2 noun
hy·drate
ˈhī-ˌdrāt
: a compound (as Glauber's salt) formed by the union of water with some other substance
hydrate
2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
: to become a hydrate
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