1. to remove water from something or to lose water
2. to cause the body to lose too much water
Usage: medical

Examples

• The hot sun will dehydrate the plants quickly.
• Athletes need to drink water so they don’t dehydrate during exercise.
• We dehydrate fruits to preserve them for winter.
• The medicine can dehydrate patients if they don’t drink enough fluids.
• Camping in the desert without enough water will dehydrate you.
• The food processor can dehydrate vegetables for healthy snacks.