Definitions and Examples of dry, dehydrate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from moisture or water; not wet or damp.
Example
After washing the clothes, she hung them outside to dry in the sun.
Example
The hot weather can dehydrate your body quickly, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
Remove water or moisture from (something); cause to lose water or moisture.
Example
The company uses a special process to dehydrate fruits and vegetables to preserve them for longer periods.
Example
If you don't drink enough water, your body can become dehydrated, which can lead to health problems.
Key Differences: dry vs dehydrate
- 1Dry can be used as both an adjective and a verb, while dehydrate is only used as a verb.
- 2Dry can also mean 'lacking interest or humor', while dehydrate is more specific to removing water or moisture.
- 3Dehydrate is often used in scientific or medical contexts, while dry has a wider range of usage.
Effective Usage of dry, dehydrate
- 1Cooking: Use dehydrate to remove moisture from food before cooking or preserving it.
- 2Weather: Use dry to describe weather conditions that lack moisture or humidity.
- 3Health: Use dehydrate to describe the process of losing too much water from the body, leading to health problems.
Remember this!
The antonyms of moisten are dry and dehydrate. Dry can be used as both an adjective and a verb, while dehydrate is only used as a verb. Dehydrate is often used in scientific or medical contexts, while dry has a wider range of usage. Use these words in cooking, weather, and health contexts to convey the opposite meaning of moisten.
