hydrate
In medical and athletic contexts, this term describes the physiological process of maintaining fluid balance. It carries a positive, health-oriented connotation, often appearing in wellness advice or sports science to describe the active prevention of dehydration.
In chemistry, the term refers to a specific structural state where water is integrated into a crystal lattice. This technical usage is distinct from the biological process, as it describes a stable chemical compound rather than a dynamic biological state.
Meanings
To cause something to absorb water or to combine a substance with water.
The athlete drank plenty of fluids to hydrate his muscles before the race.
Phrasal Verbs
hydrate up
to drink a large amount of water to reach a state of full hydration
The coach told the players to hydrate up before the game started.