hydrated

[ hahy-drey-tid ]

adjective

1. chemically combined with water in its molecular form.
2. (of paper pulp) beaten until gelatinous for making into water-resistant paper.

hydrated

/ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of a compound) chemically bonded to water molecules

Other Words From

• non·hydrat·ed adjective
• un·hydrat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrated¹

First recorded in 1800–10; hydrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He said he is working hard with Central Valley farmers to treat the animals — largely by making sure the cattle are adequately hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

“Stay cool and hydrated out there.”

From Los Angeles Times

Electrolytes balance out our cells, but if we have too much it throws off that balance and our cells can actually become oversaturated; it can make it harder for that cell to work and to get hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

She set up a steam machine to keep me hydrated and help open up my pores.

From Los Angeles Times

In my third trimester, I started receiving twice-weekly IV treatments of fluids just to stay hydrated.

From Slate