Word
Hydrate
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
hy-drate
Definition
- n. - A compound formed by the union of water with some other
substance, generally forming a neutral body, as certain crystallized
salts.
- n. - A substance which does not contain water as such, but has
its constituents (hydrogen, oxygen, hydroxyl) so arranged that water
may be eliminated; hence, a derivative of, or compound with, hydroxyl;
hydroxide; as, ethyl hydrate, or common alcohol; calcium hydrate, or
slaked lime.
- v. t. - To form into a hydrate; to combine with water.
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