hydrate (verb)

any compound that contains water of crystallization

hydrate (verb)

supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance

"the bicyclists must be hydrated frequently"

hydrate (verb)

become hydrated and combine with water

hydrate (verb)

cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to

"hydrate your skin"

hydrate (Noun)

A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydrate (Noun)

Water.

hydrate (Verb)

To take up, consume or become linked to water.

hydrate (Verb)

To drink water.

Hydrate

Hydrate is a term used in inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry to indicate that a substance contains water. The chemical state of the water varies widely between hydrates, some of which were so labeled before their chemical structure was understood.

Hydrate

In chemistry, a hydrate is a substance that contains water or its constituent elements. The chemical state of the water varies widely between different classes of hydrates, some of which were so labeled before their chemical structure was understood.