GRE Word List

DEHYDRATE

to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water

The meaning of the word dehydrate is to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water.

Random words

WordMeaning
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
provenanceorigin
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
fineryornament
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind