Meaning & use
hydration
The process of taking in enough water to keep the body or another substance properly supplied with fluid.
See it in a sentence
Runners are advised to prioritize hydration before, during, and after a long race.
The nurse checked the patient's hydration levels after the long fever.
A note on using this word
Hydration usually refers to water balance in the body, but chemists also use it for water added to a compound.
Words with a similar meaning
fluid intakemoisture
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Words with an opposite meaning
dehydration
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