| Verb | 1. | dehydrate - preserve by removing all water and liquids from; "carry dehydrated food on your camping trip"preserve, keep - prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh" | |
| 2. | dehydrate - remove water from; "All this exercise and sweating has dehydrated me"dry, dry out - remove the moisture from and make dry; "dry clothes"; "dry hair" | |
| 3. | dehydrate - lose water or moisture; "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly"dry, dry out - remove the moisture from and make dry; "dry clothes"; "dry hair" hydrate - cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to; "hydrate your skin" | |