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dehydration

[dee-hahy-drey-shuhn] / ˌdi haɪˈdreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
dryness
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Dehydration is also a concern, especially in younger kids and older adults.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Dehydration and heat stroke can occur when temperatures rise, and urban heat island effects can also help to trap pollution leading to poor air quality.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

Dehydration leads to further loss of stiffness, further driving the curling effect.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

Dehydration can cause dizziness, fatigue and confusion and in severe cases lead to organ failure and death.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Dehydration left them so prone to overheating, even in mild weather, that their valets prepared huge bins of ice cubes into which they could flop to cool off.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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