1. causing loss of water or bodily fluids

1. removing water or moisture from something
Usage: present participle of dehydrate

Examples

• The hot sun was dehydrating the soil rapidly.
• She spent hours dehydrating fruit for the camping trip.
• The dehydrating effects of caffeine can make you feel thirsty.
• Dehydrating vegetables preserves them for long-term storage.
• The desert climate has a dehydrating effect on skin.
• They are dehydrating the herbs to make seasoning.
• Exercise in hot weather can be dehydrating.