Hydrate
/ˈhaɪ.dreɪt/noun
To cause (a substance) to absorb water or moisture.
Did you know?The term 'hydrate' comes from the Greek word for water, 'hudor', linking it to ancient beliefs about water as the source of life and rejuvenation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὕδωρ
“water; the vital essence that sustains life.”
Late Latin
Latin
hydratus
“to combine with water.”
16th Century
Middle French
hydrater
“to add water to.”
Early 19th Century
English
hydrate
“a compound formed with water.”
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