hydrate

• Substance chimique qui contient des molécules d'eau intégrées dans sa structure cristalline, généralement appelée eau de cristallisation. Ce terme désigne un composé formé par combinaison d'un sel ou d'un autre composé avec de l'eau, souvent sous forme de cristaux hydratés.

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.

   Hydrate

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant faire absorber ou combiner quelque chose avec de l'eau, ou fournir de l'eau à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un.

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.

   hydrater (apporter de l'eau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesirrigatemoistenwaterwet

   Antonymesdehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Combine with waterB2formal

   To become chemically combined with water or to absorb water.

   s'hydrater (en chimie)

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

   Synonymesdampendrenchmoistensaturatesoakwet

   Antonymesdehydrate

3. Add moistureB2formal

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

   Hydrater

   • 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.

   Synonymesdampenmoistenmoisturizesaturatesoakwaterwet

   Antonymesdehydratedesiccatedry