rehydrating
|re-hy-drat-ing|
/ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪtɪŋ/
(rehydrate)
restore moisture
Etymology
'rehydrate' originates from Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with 'hydrate', from Modern Latin/French roots related to Greek 'hydōr' meaning 'water'.
'hydrate' entered English via Modern Latin 'hydrat-' and French 'hydrater'; combining the Latin prefix 're-' (again) with 'hydrate' produced the modern English verb 'rehydrate'.
Initially it meant 'to add water again' or 'to restore water'; over time the meaning has remained close, now used broadly for restoring moisture to people, foods, or materials.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'rehydrate': to restore water or moisture to something (e.g., a person, food, or material).
Rehydrating the dried fruit restored its texture and flavor.
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Adjective 1
serving to restore or provide moisture or fluids; having the effect of rehydrating (often used for products like drinks or skincare).
She preferred a rehydrating drink after the long run.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 00:25