dehydrator

[ dee-hahy-drey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that dehydrates.
2. a device, apparatus, or appliance that dehydrates food for preservation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dehydrator¹

dehydrate + -or ²

Example Sentences

The 59-year-old father of three and car enthusiast visited the Walmart on Feb. 5 to buy ingredients to make beef jerky, using a dehydrator that he received from one of his sons.

From Los Angeles Times

Hang these from a drying rack or speed up the process by using a microwave or food dehydrator.

From Seattle Times

The dehydrator is your oyster — though dehydrated oysters might not be ideal.

From Salon

Place cleaned hips in a food dehydrator or in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 100-degree oven for several hours until brittle, then store in an air-tight glass jar in a cool, dark place.

From Washington Times

In her statement, she also admitted lying to authorities about a food dehydrator seized by police from a local tip during investigations.

From BBC