hydrate

• 指含有结晶水的化合物，水分子以一定比例存在于其晶格中，称为结晶水；也可泛指水合物。

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.

   水合物

   • 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.

• 动词，指使某物吸收或与水结合，或给某物补充水分。

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.

   补水

   • 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.

   同义词irrigatemoistenwaterwet

   反义词dehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Combine with waterB2formal

   To become chemically combined with water or to absorb water.

   水合

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

   同义词dampendrenchmoistensaturatesoakwet

   反义词dehydrate

3. Add moistureB2formal

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

   使湿润

   • 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.

   同义词dampenmoistenmoisturizesaturatesoakwaterwet

   反义词dehydratedesiccatedry