: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance
hydrated; hydrating
1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with ample fluid or moisture
hydrates and softens the skin
: to become a hydrate
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Verb
lotions and creams that hydrate the skin
Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
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This skincare gem is infused with shea butter and other nourishing ingredients, hydrating the skin while providing seamless coverage.
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Noun
The Hydrate & Define Curl Crème Styler hydrates, strengthens, protects from thermal damage up to 450°F and delivers flexible hold.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This gloss hydrates and gives lips that coveted full look.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
This could have a slight effect on how hydrating a particular tea is.13
Herbal Teas
Herbal teas contain a single herb, like peppermint or chamomile, or a blend of multiple herbs.
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This skincare gem is infused with shea butter and other nourishing ingredients, hydrating the skin while providing seamless coverage.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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hydrate
1 of 2 noun
hy·drate
ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance
a hydrate of copper sulfate
hydrate
2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating
1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with sufficient amounts of fluid or moisture
Medical Definition
hydrate
1 of 2 noun
hy·drate
ˈhī-ˌdrāt
: a compound (as Glauber's salt) formed by the union of water with some other substance
hydrate
2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
: to become a hydrate
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