dehydration

/ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The condition of losing too much water from the body, often causing weakness or illness.
    • Doctors warn that dehydration can be dangerous for elderly people during a heatwave.
    • The hiker felt dizzy and realized it was a sign of dehydration.
    • After running in the sun for two hours, she suffered from dehydration and had to drink water immediately.
  2. The process of removing water from food or other substances to preserve them.
    • Learning about food dehydration helps you store your garden harvest for winter.
    • The factory uses a special machine for the dehydration of vegetables to create soup mixes.
    • Dehydration is a common method for making dried fruits like raisins and apricots.
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