somewhat technical
1 : (+ object) : to remove water or moisture from (something, such as food)
Salt dehydrates the meat and keeps it from spoiling.
2 : to lose too much water
(no object)
Athletes drink lots of water so they don’t dehydrate.
(+ object)
Exercising in this heat will dehydrate you.
– dehydrated adjective (more dehydrated; most dehydrated)
dehydrated fruit
dehydrated athletes
– dehydration noun (noncount)
Athletes drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.