dehydrate
|de-hy-drate|
B2
/diˈhaɪdreɪt/
remove water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dehydrate' originates from the Greek word 'hydor,' meaning 'water,' with the prefix 'de-' indicating removal.
Historical Evolution
'dehydrate' changed from the French word 'déshydrater' and eventually became the modern English word 'dehydrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove water from something, especially food, to preserve it.
The company uses a special process to dehydrate fruits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35