Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rehydrate

verb
/ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪt/
Definition
To restore lost moisture or water, typically by absorbing water.
Examples
  • After a long run, it’s essential to rehydrate your body with plenty of water.
  • To prepare the dried mushrooms, you need to rehydrate them in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • The astronaut drinks special fluids to rehydrate during space missions.
Meaning
Rehydrate means bringing back the moisture that has been lost from something, such as food or the body.
Synonyms
  • restore
  • moisten
  • revitalize
  • rehabilitate
  • recover