dehydrate: Meaning and Definition of

de•hy•drate

1. to deprive (a chemical compound) of water or the elements of water.
2. to free (fruit, vegetables, etc.) from moisture for preservation; dry.
3. to remove water from (the body or a tissue).
4. to deprive of spirit, force, or meaning; render less interesting or effectual.

1. to lose water or moisture: Milk dehydrates easily.