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
