Meaning of the word dehydrated in English

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dehydrated

US /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.t̬ɪd/

suffering from a lack of water

Example:

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After the long hike, he felt completely dehydrated.

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The patient was severely dehydrated and needed immediate fluids.

Synonym:

hydrated moist

having had water removed; dried

Example:

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We packed dehydrated meals for the camping trip.

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Dehydrated fruits are a healthy snack.

Synonym:

dried desiccated parched

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