1. a machine or device that removes moisture from food to preserve it
2. a substance or agent that removes water or moisture from something
Usage: technical

Examples

• She bought a food dehydrator to make homemade beef jerky.
• The dehydrator can dry fruits, vegetables, and herbs in several hours.
• My family uses the dehydrator to preserve apples and bananas for snacks.
• A silica gel dehydrator is often used in packaging to keep products dry.
• The commercial dehydrator in the restaurant kitchen runs continuously during harvest season.
• You can make healthy dried fruit chips using a home dehydrator.