dehydration

noun
UK: /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/
US: /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/

  1. The condition of losing too much water from your body.

    1. Dehydration makes you feel thirsty.
    2. Severe dehydration can cause serious health problems, so drink enough water.

  2. The process of removing water from food to preserve it.

    1. Dehydration is one way to keep food.
    2. Dehydration allows fruits to be stored for longer periods without spoiling.

Synonyms

desiccation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dehydration" in English means: The condition of losing too much water from your body., The process of removing water from food to preserve it..

The phonetic transcription of "dehydration" is /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dehydration": desiccation.

Example usage of "dehydration": "Dehydration makes you feel thirsty.". More examples on the page.