hydrate Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun any compound that contains water of crystallization
verb supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
- the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently
verb become hydrated and combine with water
verb cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
- hydrate your skin

Gr. "y`dwr water: cf. F. hydrate.

(Chem.) (a) A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral body, as certain crystallized salts. (b) A substance which does not contain water as such, but has its constituents (hydrogen, oxygen, hydroxyl) so arranged that water may be eliminated; hence, a derivative of, or compound with, hydroxyl; hydroxide; as, ethyl hydrate, or common alcohol; calcium hydrate, or slaked lime.

imperfect & past participle Hydrated ; present participle & verbal noun Hydrating