hydrate

• Sustancia química que contiene moléculas de agua incorporadas en su estructura cristalina, conocida como agua de cristalización o agua de hidratación.

A noun referring to a compound that contains water molecules within its crystalline structure, known as water of crystallization.

1. Chemical compound with waterC1formalscientific

   A compound that contains water molecules bound within its crystal structure, known as water of crystallization.

   hidrato

   • Copper sulfate pentahydrate is a blue crystalline solid.
   • The chemist analyzed the hydrate to determine its water content.
   • Many salts form hydrates when exposed to moisture.

• Verbo que significa hacer que algo absorba o se combine con agua, o proveer de agua a alguien o algo.

A verb meaning to cause something to absorb or combine with water, or to supply with water.

1. Supply water to maintain balanceB1formal

   To provide water or another liquid to something or someone to keep a healthy fluid level.

   hidratar

   • It is important to hydrate your skin after sun exposure.
   • Athletes need to hydrate themselves before and after exercise.
   • The nurse reminded the patient to hydrate regularly.

   Sinónimosirrigatemoistenwaterwet

   Antónimosdehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Combine with waterB2formal

   To become chemically combined with water or to absorb water.

   Hidratar (combinar con agua)

   • The powder will hydrate when mixed with water.
   • Certain minerals hydrate easily in humid conditions.
   • The compound hydrates rapidly in the presence of moisture.

   Sinónimosdampendrenchmoistensaturatesoakwet

   Antónimosdehydrate

3. Add moistureB2formal

   To cause something to absorb or be mixed with water or moisture.

   Hidratar (añadir humedad)

   • You should hydrate the soil before planting seeds.
   • The recipe says to hydrate the dried mushrooms in warm water.
   • The technician will hydrate the chemical solution for the experiment.

   Sinónimosdampenmoistenmoisturizesaturatesoakwaterwet

   Antónimosdehydratedesiccatedry