Dehydration Meaning
/diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of removing water from something.
nounThe condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels, usually caused by illness, sweating or by not drinking enough.
Sentence Examples
"How is it?" "Well, yes ... could be some signs of dehydration."
For dehydration, take a lick of salt.
Being thirsty is a subtle sign of dehydration.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause dangerous ____ if you don't drink fluids.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After hiking for hours in the desert, the extreme heat caused severe ____ among the group.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English hydration English dehydration From de- + hydration.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause dangerous ____ if you don't drink fluids.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After hiking for hours in the desert, the extreme heat caused severe ____ among the group.