rehydrate

/riˈhīdrāt/

Definitions

1. verb

to restore or replenish fluids in the body, especially water; to cause (something) to absorb liquid again.

“She needed to rehydrate after running a marathon.”

2. verb

to replenish or restore the moisture content of something, such as soil or a substance.

“The farmer had to rehydrate the parched soil after the drought.”

3. noun

the process of restoring or replenishing fluids in the body.

“Rehydration is crucial after a strenuous workout.”

4. noun

a substance used to restore moisture content.

“The rehydration solution helped to revive the dry plants.”

Synonyms

  • replenish
  • revitalize

Antonyms

  • dehydrate