Dictionary Definition
hydration n : the process of combining with
water; usually reversible
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English
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn
Noun
hydration- the incorporation of water molecules into a complex with those of another compound
- the process of providing an adequate amount of water to body tissues
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Extensive Definition
Hydration may refer to:
- Hydration reaction, a chemical addition reaction
- Mineral hydration, an inorganic chemical reaction where water is added to the crystal structure of a mineral