How to Use dehydration in a Sentence

dehydration

noun
  • The acid from the berries breaks down your tooth enamel and causes dehydration.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The color of their urine was monitored to guard against dehydration.
    New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Those with extremely dry skin can try slugging with a rich balm for added insurance against dehydration.
    Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Both dehydration and salt consumption lead to the production of fructose and fat.
    The Conversation, oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Without any kind of coating on the corpse, the spiders only remained functional for two days because dehydration made their joints brittle.
    Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The goal is to give supportive care, which could include things like giving fluids through an IV to prevent dehydration.
    Jessica Toscano, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Young kids are also more susceptible to dehydration because a larger percentage of their body weight is water.
    Emmarie Huetteman, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2022
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, even mild dehydration can drain your energy and cause fatigue.
    Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, and dehydration are some signs of the infection.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Finally, running back Matt Breida was forced to leave practice due to what appeared to be overheating/dehydration issues.
    Dan Benton, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The infant – whose name has not been released – also suffered from heat stress, dehydration, malnutrition, and neglect, according to the coroner’s office.
    Emily Palmer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Chintimini makes cardboard booties for animal patients with broken bones and treats other health issues including dehydration.
    Mindy Moradi and Sophie Cadran, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Most people recover without treatment, but some develop severe dehydration or kidney damage.
    Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The longer the flight, the greater the risk of dehydration.
    Tony Schiemer, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The goal is to drink in the sights, not die of dehydration.
    Jane Harrigan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The trip was wonderful, but too much time in the desert sun and one too many cups of the country’s signature didn’t help with the dehydration.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2023
  • This means that our eyes are often the first place to show signs of fatigue, dehydration, or a poor night sleep by way of swelling and dark circles.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
  • In these people, rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock.
    Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Since there can be a lot of fluid coming out of both ends, a real risk is dehydration.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Use it once or twice a week to tackle dehydration and dryness.
    Hannah Coates, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Between predators and dehydration, the survival rate from nest to sea is slim.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2023
  • In fact, your hands and neck are the first places to reflect many skin issues, such as dehydration, texture, age spots, and wrinkles.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
  • Are Gatorade and other sports drinks good for dehydration?
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 13 Jan. 2023
  • First aid kits come in handy for help with everything from headaches and dehydration to cuts, scrapes, and bites, or even sprained appendages.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The loss of fluids through loose stools or vomiting can lead to dehydration.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024
  • Olaplex can handle all your breakage and dehydration caused by bleach or hot tools.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Staff said the die-offs were most likely caused by a lack of forage and poor forage quality and not dehydration.
    Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
  • Include lots of salty ones, since that helps your body retain water and ward off dehydration.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The drinks lead to dehydration, and the sugary and salty foods fuel inflammation.
    Kristin Canning, Women's Health, 10 May 2023
  • So far this summer, there have been reports of dehydration, dizziness and heat stroke.
    Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024

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