hydration

noun

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of water to the body or a substance.

Examples

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining focus during long study sessions.
The doctor emphasized the importance of hydration to help the patient recover from the flu.

Synonyms: water, fluid intake, rehydration

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hydration

noun

Pronunciation: haɪˈdreɪʃən

Definition

The process of providing an adequate amount of water to the body or a substance.

Examples

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining focus during long study sessions.
The doctor emphasized the importance of hydration to help the patient recover from the flu.
Dehydration can be avoided by monitoring your daily hydration levels throughout the day.

How to Use hydration

maintain hydration (collocation): to keep water levels at a healthy point — "It is important to maintain hydration while hiking in the desert."
ensure hydration (collocation): to make sure one is drinking enough — "The coach provided sports drinks to ensure hydration for all players."

Synonyms of hydration

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Antonyms of hydration

Words with the opposite meaning to hydration:

dehydration

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