Meaning & use

rehydrate

verb·Academic

To restore water or moisture to the body, food, or skin after it has become dry.

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Athletes need to rehydrate quickly after a long run in the heat.

Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water to rehydrate them before cooking.

A note on using this word

Rehydrate is common in medical and cooking contexts, describing the reversal of dehydration or drying.

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