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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHydration
/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of causing something to absorb water.
"Proper hydration is essential for maintaining good health, especially during hot weather." - 2
The state of being hydrated; the amount of water present in a substance or organism.
"Athletes need to monitor their hydration levels to ensure peak performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hydration' originates from the Greek word 'hydor', meaning 'water'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to describe the process of absorbing water, particularly in biological and chemical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hydration" is said worldwide
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Hydratation
Transliteration: id-ra-ta-syon
"L'hydratation est cruciale pour la santé."
Hydration
Transliteration: haɪˈdʁaːt͡si̯oːn
"Die Hydration ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."
Idratazione
Transliteration: id-ra-ta-tsjo-ne
"L'idratazione è fondamentale per il benessere."
Hidratación
Transliteration: id-ra-ta-sjon
"La hidratación es esencial para la salud."
Hidratação
Transliteration: id-ra-ta-sao
"A hidratação é importante para o desempenho físico."
हाइड्रेशन
Transliteration: haidrēśan
"हाइड्रेशन स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
水合
Transliteration: shuǐhé
"水合对健康至关重要。"
수화
Transliteration: suhwa
"수화는 건강에 매우 중요합니다."
水分補給
Transliteration: suibun hokyū
"水分補給は健康に不可欠です。"
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