dehydrations
Fluid removal processes
Dehydrations is the plural of dehydration, which refers to the loss or removal of water from something.
In physiology, dehydration is a dangerous deficit of body fluids: Multiple dehydrations from repeated bouts of illness weakened her.
In chemistry, dehydration is a reaction that removes water molecules from a compound.
The plural typically appears in technical or medical contexts discussing separate instances or types.
Complete removal of moisture
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- water extractionRemoving liquid from material
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- sublimationSolid to gas directly
crystallization · laboratory · industrial process · concentration · evaporation · humidity control · storage conditions · powder form
Conducting ions in solution
- sports drinksElectrolyte-replenishing athletic beverages
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- heat exhaustionCondition from excessive warmth
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
marathon · muscle fatigue · training · recovery · weigh-ins · wrestlers · boxers · water weight
Moisture removal process
- jerkyCured meat snack
- fruit leatherDried pureed snack
- sun-driedDehydrated by daylight
- raisinsDried grape snack
prunes · biltong · stockfish · freeze-drying · shelf-stable · preserved · moisture removal · backpacking meals
Reduction in body water
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- heatstrokeBody's cooling system failure
hospitalization · sunken eyes · dry mouth · lethargy · dizziness · fainting · tachycardia · pediatric
desiccation
Complete removal of moisture
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- water extractionRemoving liquid from material
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
sublimation · crystallization · laboratory · industrial process · concentration · evaporation · humidity control · storage conditions · powder form · synthesis
electrolytes
Conducting ions in solution
- sports drinksElectrolyte-replenishing athletic beverages
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- heat exhaustionCondition from excessive warmth
endurance · marathon · muscle fatigue · training · recovery · weigh-ins · wrestlers · boxers · water weight · overheating
drying
Moisture removal process
- jerkyCured meat snack
- fruit leatherDried pureed snack
- sun-driedDehydrated by daylight
raisins · prunes · biltong · stockfish · freeze-drying · shelf-stable · preserved · moisture removal · backpacking meals · banana chips
fluid loss
Reduction in body water
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
heatstroke · hospitalization · sunken eyes · dry mouth · lethargy · dizziness · fainting · tachycardia · pediatric · elderly
dehydrationshydrations
Adding water to something
rehydrations · water retention · edema · fluid retention · water absorption
dehydrationsrehydrations
Restoring water to something
reconstitutions · soakings · wettings · brining · marinating
- dehydration reactionChemical bonding releasing water
- mild dehydrationModest fluid deficit
- dehydration headachePain from inadequate fluid intake
- dehydration riskThreat from fluid loss