rehydrate

verb

re·​hy·​drate (ˌ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 

rehydrated; rehydrating; rehydrates

transitive verb

: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)

rehydratable

(ˌ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrā-tə-bəl 

adjective

rehydration

ˌrē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 

noun

Examples of rehydrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s a rare treat in a place where meals are often rehydrated. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

The soil is still nice and warm but recent rains have rehydrated what has been a rock-hard, dry-as-a-bone soil. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024

After cleaning road salt off of leather, apply a small amount of leather conditioner to rehydrate the hide, as both salt and vinegar can be drying. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

Your healthcare provider will provide treatments for electrolyte imbalances, including: Intravenous fluids like sodium chloride to rehydrate the body. —Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rehydrate

verb

re·​hy·​drate (ˈ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 

: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)

rehydration

ˌrē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

rehydrate

transitive verb

re·​hy·​drate (ˈ)rē-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 

rehydrated; rehydrating

: to restore fluid to (something dehydrated)

especially : to restore body fluid lost in dehydration to

rehydrate a patient

rehydration

ˌrē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 

noun