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hydrate

/ˈhaɪ.dreɪt/

hydratenoun

hydrates

/ˈhaɪ.dreɪt/

Translations

The mineral gypsum is a hydrate composed of calcium sulfate and water.

Le gypse est un hydrate composé de sulfate de calcium et d’eau.

Definitions

A compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or an element.

The mineral gypsum is a hydrate composed of calcium sulfate and water.

A substance that contains water or its constituent elements.

The chemist analyzed the hydrate to determine its water content.

Synonyms

hydrateverb

hydrated

Past Simple

hydrated

Past Participle

hydrating

ing-form

/haɪˈdreɪt/

/ˈhaɪdreɪt/

Translations

It's important to hydrate the plants regularly to keep them healthy.

Il est important d’hydrater régulièrement les plantes pour les garder en bonne santé.

Additional translations

Definitions

To cause to absorb water.

The coach reminded the players to hydrate themselves during the game.

To supply water to a person or thing to maintain health or function.

It's important to hydrate the plants regularly to keep them healthy.

To combine or cause to combine chemically with water.

Under suitable conditions, ethylene will hydrate to produce ethanol.

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