dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
This is particularly true of people who aren't often in situations where there's a substantial risk of dehydration, or who just aren't all that tech-savvy.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Signs of dehydration, including: dry mouth and throat, infrequent peeing and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Multiple factors have an impact on your hair and its texture, but one of the most likely causes is dehydration.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dehydration
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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