🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Hydration

Pronunciation / Transliteration: haɪˈdʁaːt͡si̯oːn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hydration/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Hydration ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of causing something to absorb water.

    "Proper hydration is essential for maintaining good health, especially during hot weather."
  2. 2

    The state of being hydrated; the amount of water present in a substance or organism.

    "Athletes need to monitor their hydration levels to ensure peak performance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hydration' originates from the Greek word 'hydor', meaning 'water'. It evolved through Latin as 'hydrationem', which referred to the process of adding water, particularly in a biological context, during the 19th century.

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