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dehydrate

[dee-hahy-drayt] / diˈhaɪ dreɪt /


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May I have it, I asked sheepishly—to dehydrate and to make jam, I explained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Before the weigh-in, which takes place a day before the fight night, they may dehydrate to lose the final bit of weight.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," says Watanabe.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024

Mehta recommends switching to a hydrating, more cream based, cleanser and also decreasing application of products such as retinoids, exfoliant, and vitamin C, which can dehydrate skin.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023

It was important that they did not dehydrate.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

While Gatorade has traditionally emphasized hydration, caffeine is a diuretic that dehydrates the body; Fast Twitch is meant for before a workout, with consumers drinking a more hydrating beverage during and after exercise.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2022

Ward dehydrates vegetable pulp along with seasonings and soaked chia seeds and even nuts, using the same method as fruit leather, to make raw vegan crackers.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2022

The disease also dehydrates bats and wakes them from winter hibernation, using energy that they can’t replace because the insects they eat aren’t flying around.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

The company sources its roses from South America and dehydrates the flowers at peak bloom.

From Fox News ● Feb. 1, 2022

This addition coagulates any albumen and dehydrates the fat.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen

She became lethargic, dehydrated and disinterested in food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Low is defined as drinking less fluids to the point of being underhydrated, but not dehydrated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

In very high temperatures, especially for older adults or people who are dehydrated or unwell, fans alone may not be enough.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Jesus Perez, a vet in Caracas, is one of several from his profession who brought food, IV fluids and medicines to treat injured or dehydrated pets.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Mom and Ron were hanging out in the family room, even though he wasn’t part of our family I went to the kitchen to get some dehydrated ice cream.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," Watanabe said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

The “How to” sections on such topics as infusing butter, dehydrating fruit and assembling a layer cake are helpful supplements to the book’s occasionally complex recipes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Every trip requires McBride, 43, to undergo a special regimen, dehydrating himself so he won’t have to use the bathroom in flight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

Older people say they are intentionally dehydrating themselves or not leaving the house because of a lack of public toilets.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024

It's only been a day and I'm dehydrating fast.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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