dehydration

• État résultant d'une perte excessive d'eau par l'organisme, ou processus d'élimination de l'humidité d'une substance.

A condition resulting from the excessive loss of water from the body, or the process of removing moisture from a substance.

indénombrable

1. Loss of body fluidsB2formalmedical

   A harmful condition caused by the excessive loss of water from the body, often due to illness, heat, or insufficient intake.

   Déshydratation

   • Severe dehydration can lead to dizziness and confusion.
   • Athletes must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
   • The doctor treated the patient for dehydration after the marathon.

   Synonymesdesiccation

2. Removal of waterB2formalscientific

   The process of removing water from a substance, such as food or a chemical compound.

   déshydratation

   • Dehydration is used to preserve fruits and vegetables.
   • The chemical process of dehydration removes water molecules.
   • Freeze-drying is a common method of dehydration for coffee.

   Synonymesdesiccation

   Antonymeshydration