rehydrate
|re/hy/drate|
B2
/riˈhaɪdreɪt/
restore moisture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rehydrate' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'hydrate' from Greek 'hydor' meaning 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'rehydrate' was formed in modern English by combining 're-' with 'hydrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to add water again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/27 15:06