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
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
gerontocracyrule by elders
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning